Approval has been granted to carry out major improvements to Acton Main Line railway station in Ealing.

Network Rail will deliver the upgrades as part of a project to prepare the route for the arrival of Crossrail and the new Elizabeth line services.

The new glass and steel ticket hall has been designed by Bennetts Associates.

Other features include:

• New lifts to provide step-free access to both platforms

• Platform extensions to accommodate the new 200 metre long trains

• A new platform canopy, lighting, customer information screens, station signage, help points and CCTV.

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For safety reasons, the station will remain open for passengers while the construction work takes place behind hoardings.

Matthew Steele, Crossrail Programme Director at Network Rail said: "Acton Main Line is one of nine stations that we are completely transforming as part of our massive programme of works for the Crossrail project. Our approved design will provide a greatly enhanced passenger experience for those using the station – the ticket office will be light and airy and the station will be fully accessible, with new lifts providing step-free access from street level to trains."

Matthew White, Crossrail Surface Director said: "The Crossrail project will provide a step change in public transport for people in the local area. The major improvements at Acton Main Line will transform passengers' experience of using the station and the new Elizabeth line service will make it quicker and easier for people to get to a range of destinations across London and the South East."

(LM)