MAJOR improvements to Trowbridge Train Station worth almost £1 million are on the way, with work due to begin in January.

Plans include the resurfacing of the car parks for platform one and two, new lighting and an improved layout, plus charging points for electric cars.

Work which includes the demolition of the former taxi office to create additional car parking spaces, is due to start in early January and take until the end of March.

Pedestrian access to the station will also be made easier with handrails on the footbridge and an upgrade of the steps and ramp to platform one.

There will also be new waiting and cycle parking shelters on both platforms and new ticket machines.

Wiltshire Council, with funding from the government’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, alongside Network Rail and First Great Western, are spending £984,000 to improve the station and make life better for travellers.

Cllr Horace Prickett, Wiltshire Council portfolio holder for transport, said: “This is very significant for Trowbridge and a vast improvement on what is here at the moment.

“People who use Trowbridge Station will notice a huge difference and I’m sure their travelling will be greatly improved.

“Enhancements to car parking and waiting shelters will be particularly welcomed by commuters.”

Trowbridge Station manager Nicholas Reid said: “First Great Western are delighted to announce that plans for this work are due to be signed shortly, improving access to the station and many other facilities.”