Background

Worcestershire County Council is developing plans for Redditch Railway Station working with Redditch Borough Council, Redditch Town Deal Board and the rail industry.

The proposed redevelopment is a priority in:

• Worcestershire County Council’s Corporate Plan ‘Shaping Worcestershire’s Future’ (2022-2027),
• Worcestershire Local Transport Plan (LTP4)
• Worcestershire Rail Investment Strategy (2023)

The adopted Borough of Redditch Local Plan and Regenerating Redditch Masterplan supports the redevelopment of the railway station to create a new gateway to the town centre which will sit at the heart of Redditch Borough Council’s Railway Quarter ambitions. 

Investment in Redditch Railway Quarter is essential for Redditch to compete effectively with nearby towns for economic activity and growth, and to attract more residents and visitors into Redditch town centre.    

Planned improvements

Once constructed, the new station will support an increase in passenger numbers by unlocking capacity to connect more residents, visitors and businesses by rail across the County and beyond. 

The existing Redditch Railway Station provides a poor first impression of Redditch for anyone arriving by train.

It currently has:

• a small station building
• limited waiting areas
• a retail outlet which is currently vacant 

The existing station provides access for wheelchair users however it is non-compliant with current standards.  

The redevelopment will deliver a new landmark station building and landscaped public realm providing an accessible, attractive, modern and welcoming gateway to the town and final destination on the Cross-City railway line from Birmingham.   

The project will 

• improve connectivity between the railway station, town centre, bus, taxi and active travel options (cycling, walking) 
• move people away from travel by private car
• reduce congestion and improving air quality on key corridors  

The capital cost of the project is anticipated to be £11million (excluding land acquisition), this is funded via Worcestershire County Council’s Capital Programme for Rail Investment and a WLEP Getting Building Funding award.