Peterborough City Council has been allocated nearly £48m to improve the train station and its surroundings, and it wants to hear from residents about what they think.

£47.8m has been allocated from the Government for the Station Quarter project, which will see Peterborough City Council work alongside Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, LNER and Network Rail.

The aim of the project is to "enhance connectivity, accessibility and the overall experience for residents, businesses and visitors."

Some of the features of the proposal include:

  • A new western entrance and multi-storey car park: creating a double-sided station to improve access and reduce congestion
  • Refurbished eastern station building: enhancing customer experience and reducing passenger congestion
  • New station square: providing an accessible and attractive route to the city centre for pedestrians and cyclists
  • Green spaces: promoting biodiversity and new wildlife habitats

Peterborough City Council will be hosting an engagement period from August 20 - September 27 to give the public a chance to share their views and feedback on the proposed plans. 

There will be a series of pop-up events to talk to people about the project:

  • Queensgate Shopping Centre - outside the O2 shop, first floor, on August 30 from 1pm-3pm
  • In the city centre, at the Cathedral Arch next to Starbucks Coffee on August 31 - 11am to 1pm and September 21 - 1pm to 3pm

The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, commented: "Peterborough Station Quarter is a game-changer for our city, creating new jobs and enhancing connectivity with a new western entrance and a revitalised eastern station.

"This project reflects our ambition to invest in Peterborough's future, benefiting passengers and the whole community. Working with partners, including the City Council, Network Rail, and LNER, we're making this vision a reality.

"I encourage everyone to get involved and share their views as we move forward with this exciting development."