Construction of a new station building at West Hampstead Thameslink has got underway, with the work set to be completed in December 2011. It will increase passenger capacity, ease congestion and improve connections with the separate Overground and Underground stations.
As part of its commitment to delivering value for money, Network Rail agreed to revisit designs for the building. Whilst the outline of the scheme remains unchanged, significant cost savings have been achieved through changes to construction methods and materials. A silent piling method will also be used to minimise the noise impact on local residents.
