London Liverpool Street station is to become a destination in its own right as Network Rail looks to the future with its plans to modernise the station to offer greater capacity and access for all, through its latest development plans.

In 2023, heritage organisations strongly opposed Network Rail’s last attempts to modernise the station.

The previous plans would have resulted in the demolition of the majority of the front of the station.

Having taken the feedback, Network Rail’s Property department has taken the feedback onboard and is leading a consultation on plans to improve the station along with protecting the station’s heritage.

With over 100 million people passing through the station every year, London Liverpool Street is Britain’s busiest station, which has led to congestion in the past, especially during delays at peak times.

With forecasters predicting that passenger numbers through Liverpool Street are expected to increase to over 140 million a year by 2050, Network Rail Property is eager to develop the station to meet its future demands.

This transport-led initiative by Network Rail Property is aimed at significantly enhancing the daily experience for passengers, with improvements that include:

• New entrances to Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate and Exchange Square.
• Step-free access to the London Underground, while plans for 7 new lifts and 4 extra escalators will make Network Rail platforms more accessible with the London Underground.
• Increasing the size of the concourse will mean more space for commuters, helping to ease congestion.
• Additional ticket barriers across the concourse will speed up the number of passengers able to pass through the gates

Liverpool Street will also see new waiting lounges, increased bicycle storage, updated public conveniences that included baby changing rooms, and updated signage across the station.

“Investing in transport infrastructure is key to unlocking future economic growth.

We’ve spent time talking and listening: our latest plans celebrate Victorian features, including the original train shed and the Great Eastern Hotel.

Robin Dobson, Group Property Director at Network Rail Property