Railway station transport improvement scheme completes

Derby City Council has announced the completion of transport improvements around Derby Railway station, which aim to improved access for road users and pedestrians from the station to the city centre.

Works had been ongoing in Railway Terrace and Midland Road since July 2023.

Reducing pollution and congestion is at the heart of the scheme, making it easier to choose active travel options, such as walking and cycling.

Pedestrians benefit from wider footways and new crossings, while cyclists can make use of improved access from the station to National Cycle Route 6.

They will also have more route options to get too the city centre via Castleward, Siddals Road or Bass’s Recreation Ground.

Together these upgrades aim to improve traffic flow to and from the station, reducing congestion and improving air quality in the area.

Councillor Carmel Swan, the city council’s cabinet member for climate change, transport and sustainability, said: “I’m delighted to see another travel improvement scheme completed in Derby.

“As we continue to experience the effects of climate change, it’s vital that we continue to deliver infrastructure that will allow us as a city to reduce our impact.

“There is still much more to come in terms of delivering better transport options for Derby.

“Residents and visitors will already know there are other improvement schemes underway around the city, including Victoria Street, Albert Street and Corporation Street.

“Schemes like these are key to us delivering an effective sustainable transport network for Derby that is fit for a future that will continue to be dominated by climate change.

“I am looking forward to developing additional transport options, such as vital bus services, to enable us to create future sustainable travel options.”

The works are part of Nottingham and Derby’s Transforming Cities programme, funded by the Department of Transport and delivered by Eurovia on behalf of Derby City Council.

Working in partnership, Nottingham City and Derby City Councils secured £161 million from the Department for Transport to invest in local transport infrastructure that will improve sustainable transport, support growth, and encourage more low carbon journeys.