Galliford Try has been selected to build a new £19 million train station in Wolverhampton.

The company has secured financial close with Wolverhampton Interchange Partnership to deliver the new station and completion is scheduled for 2020.

Enabling works are already underway on the development, which will see the creation of an enhanced ticket office, larger passenger concourse, increased ticket barriers to ease flow onto and off platforms, and much improved retail and café facilities.

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The project forms part of a wider £150m investment in the Interchange. Ion Developments are acting as delivery partner.

Simon Burton, Managing Director for Galliford Try West Midlands & South West, said: "It is great for our business to be part of this ambitious scheme which will make a lasting difference to the civic fabric of Wolverhampton. We look forward to working with all the stakeholders involved to create a first-class facility for passengers and the community."

Cllr John Reynolds added: "The people of Wolverhampton can look forward to seeing the emergence of a station befitting of their city.

"There is £3.7 billion of investment currently on site or in the pipeline across Wolverhampton.

"As part of this regeneration it is crucial visitors to our city get the best first impression possible and their travel experience is enhanced - this new state-of-the-art station will deliver that."

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