Beaulieu Park station opens its doorways to passengers

Beaulieu Park station has formally opened forward of its development schedule, marking a serious transport milestone for Chelmsford.

The railway station is the primary on the Great Eastern Main Line in additional than a century.

Located on the doorstep of what is going to develop into a group of 10,000 new houses, passengers can now journey from North East Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street in 40 minutes and to the town centre in 4 minutes.

Plaque unveiled to commemorate opening

The new station was formally opened by Minister for Rail, Lord Hendy CBE and the Rt. Hon. Sir James Cleverly MP. They unveiled a plaque commemorating the station opening within the two hundredth yr of rail within the UK.

Visitors noticed the brand new bus interchange, biking amenities and a central loop platform, which permits quick trains to cross whereas different companies cease on the station.

Guests arriving on the new station for the formal opening occasion have been greeted by The Chelmsford Silver Band enjoying Ticket to Ride by The Beatles.

A brand new transport hub for North East Chelmsford

Operated by Greater Anglia, Beaulieu Park Station will ease strain on Chelmsford’s present station and scale back automotive journeys into the town centre.

Residents can entry the station with prolonged bus connections, new and improved strolling and biking routes and over 700 parking areas throughout two automotive parks.

The landmark infrastructure venture started after £175 million of funding was secured by companions together with Homes England, Essex County Council, Chelmsford City Council, the South East Local Enterprise Partnership and housing builders Countryside (a part of Vistry Group) and L&Q.

Project delivered forward of development schedule

Network Rail’s principal contractor Murphy started development in March 2023 with completion anticipated in 2026, nonetheless good progress meant the station was in a position to open early.

The station is a major addition to the Beaulieu and Channels neighbourhoods within the north of the town, which kind the primary section of the brand new Chelmsford Garden Community.

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“Today marks the primary time a brand new station has opened on the Great Eastern mainline in over a century. And to do that within the two hundredth anniversary of the railway reveals how related it nonetheless is to the tens of millions of passengers who use it every year.

“It’s taken a lot of hard work and dedication by our partners at Essex and Chelmsford working with the rail industry and our delivery contractor, Murphy, to open this new station. And it shows how public and private sector can work together to create the transport infrastructure necessary to serve a new community.

“I’m so grateful for the patience our customers have shown us while we’ve been busy delivering this fantastic new transport hub, so thank you to everyone that has been with us on this journey to build and open Beaulieu Park station.”

Katie Frost, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia

Vital infrastructure for Chelmsford Garden Community

The backyard group will finally comprise over 10,000 new houses. 4,350 houses have already got planning permission, together with nearly 2,000 which have been constructed. An extra 6,250 houses can be delivered over the approaching years pending last planning approval.

Beaulieu Park Station will present simpler and faster entry to jobs, serving to the financial improvement of the world and inspiring additional funding.

A brand new street – Beaulieu Parkway – opened two years in the past and helps carry passengers to the brand new practice station from the close by A12.

Planned housing progress can be additional supported by much-needed infrastructure comparable to retailers, group companies, well being companies, colleges and transport hyperlinks.

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“It is vital that new housing development is supported by new facilities such as transport, schools and open spaces.

“So, it is great to see this new transport interchange, which can be reached by foot and cycle as well as bus, car and taxi. As the Chelmsford Garden Community progresses, we need to see more of this kind of infrastructure.”

Councillor Stephen Robinson, Leader of Chelmsford City Council

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