Five new train stations to be built in £16m investment 

Rail passengers are set for better journeys with 5 new stations to be built across England and Wales, the government announced last week.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has given the green light for the stations, which will provide long term benefits to passengers and the wider economy.

The government will invest over £16 million in the schemes under the new stations fund, which gives local communities improved rail services. All of the new stations will be accessible, with step-free access throughout.

The successful bids announced today are:
Horden Peterlee in County Durham which will receive £4.4 million of DfT funding towards a scheme worth £10.55 million

Warrington West in Cheshire, which will receive £4.23 million towards a total project cost of £17.2 million

Reading Green Park which will receive £2.3 million towards a total project cost of £16.5 million

Bow Street in Ceredigion, Wales which will receive £3.945 million towards a total project cost of £6.76 million

Portway Parkway, Bristol which will receive £1.672 million towards a total project cost of £2.23 million