Construction firm BAM is to help deliver a £150 million overhaul of Darlington Station over the next two years following the approval of a transformative project which includes modernised stairways and a state-of-the-art new entrance hall.

Darlington Station's revamp will include two new platforms on the Eastern side of the station and a new car park when complete in 2025.

The project, overseen by Network Rail, LNER, the Department for Transport and Darlington Borough Council will be delivered by main contractors BAM and Willmott Dixon.

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Once completed, the station will provide secure parking for more than 600 cars with disabled bays and electric car charging points available.

Nissar Mohammed, Rail Director for BAM, said: "BAM is delighted to work in collaboration with Network Rail, the Tees Valley Combined Authority, and other partners on this transformative project at Darlington Station. The new-look station will provide a fantastic modern entrance to Darlington, transforming the passenger experience. We look forward to engaging with the local community and suppliers in the North East, to ensure the project provides maximum benefit to the region."

The overhaul is on track to be complete in time for the 2025 Stockton and Darlington Railway bicentennial celebrations.