Concept designs revealed for major Edinburgh Waverley upgrade

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Waverley Masterplan revealed by Network Rail
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New concept designs have been revealed by , the Scottish Government and City of Council for the transformation of Edinburgh Waverley station.

The Waverley Masterplan shows off a station that is vital for the city, with new space on Waverley Bridge providing views of a city skyline.

The masterplan has been developed in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council’s City Centre Transformation Programme.

As part of the design, the partners are proposing a new mezzanine concourse across the whole station that will bring better access to Edinburgh Waverley station from the surrounding streets.

Mezzanine design for Edinburgh Waverley
Credit: Network Rail

Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity said: “The Masterplan has produced an exciting concept design which delivers a station that can meet operational requirements for the longer term and improves accessibility for all by addressing, through its use of a mezzanine floor, the complex levels around the station.

“By introducing new points of access in key areas, this plan will ensure the station becomes a seamless gateway to the Old and New towns of Edinburgh and one that encourages greater commuter, business and leisure use alike.

“The next stage of design work will see how 21st century functionality can be incorporated within the historical setting of Waverley so that we deliver a station that can meet operational requirements for the longer term and deliver a fantastic user experience for everyone.”

Masterplan Waverley Bridge
Credit: Network Rail

Alex Hynes, managing director of Scotland’s Railway, said: “We believe there is a compelling case for making ambitious changes to Waverley which will improve the station for our customers while respecting the history and heritage of this listed structure.

“The Masterplan is a wonderful example of the private and public sectors working closely alongside government to develop innovative and ambitious plans for the capital.

“Waverley has always played a key role in the life of the city and the plans we have unveiled today will help to ensure it continues to do so in the years ahead as we all play our part to revitalise our economy and put the impact of the current pandemic behind us.”

Edinburgh Waverley inside
Credit: Network Rail

Cllr Adam McVey, leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, said: “These concept designs represent a significant next step for the project and for the city. They portray an accessible, connected station fit for the Scotland’s Capital, and we welcome the benefits this will bring to the city centre – and to our residents, commuters and visitors. It’s crucial that the station expands capacity to accommodate the growth in passengers and improves accessibility.

“This will not only help Edinburgh be better connected but help us achieve a more equal, carbon-neutral future, with rail well integrated with bus and tram, pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users and those with other mobility issues.

“As such, we’ll continue to provide input into the development of the Masterplan in the coming months and years. But, equally, we’ll have an important role to play in monitoring and scrutinising the project’s progress, ensuring it conserves our city’s unique heritage and aligns with our own plans for the city centre, whether that be through City Centre Transformation, or developing a wider vision for the Waverley valley.”

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  1. Has Edinburgh Waverley been upgraded many times before with extra platforms to cope with more trains and more passengers using Edinburgh Waverley. Glasgow Queen Street is being upgraded to make it more modern and bigger and with more services being added including direct services between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  2. It should be consistent with the styling of the old buildings that were once part of the station in its early years…

    I don’t like it…

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