Updated plans for the £104m transformation of Queen Street station in Glasgow, including extra cycle stands and wider stairs at the George Square entrance, have been published today.
Artist impressions reveal what the revamped station will look like inside for the first time under the changes, unveiled by Network Rail following an initial public consultation.
There will be additional cycle stands and the main access ramp will now be located inside building rather than outside.
The stairs at the entrance on to George Square will also be wider than they were in original plans following public feedback, and access to the low level at the east side of the station is enhanced by moving the lifts closer to the stairs.
The footbridge running east-west at mezzanine level across the centre of the station has been removed and ticket gate lanes have been changed to enhance concourse space and improve access to the low level station.
Network Rail are also working with consultants and representatives to maximise provision of disabled access and facilities including parking, drop-off entrances/exits and toilets.
As previously revealed, platforms will also be extended and the east side of the building will be redeveloped as part of the adjacent Buchanan Galleries extension, to create passenger facilities over two levels.
Designers want to turn the station, which is Scotland's third busiest and the gateway to the Highlands, into a landmark building on the corner of George Square.
The project, which is scheduled to run from 2015 until 2019, will replace the current 1970s entrance and the hotel extension above with a huge 500sq.m. modern glass facade.
A second and final consultation phase has been launched today and will run until December 22.
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