Wolverhampton train station's new look revealed

The artist's impressions were revealed at an international property conference being held in Cannes as part of the council's presentation showcasing the city's regeneration successes and future developments.

Work is due to start on the new railway station next year following the extension and refurbishment of the railway station multi-storey car park, which is expected to be completed by Christmas.

The revamp is part of the £120 million Interchange project that will also see a Metro line extension, including a new stop at the station.

Wolverhampton council deputy leader, Councillor Peter Bilson, said: "These images show the people of Wolverhampton they can look forward to a railway station befitting of their city.

"There is £3.7 billion of investment currently on site or in the pipeline across Wolverhampton.

"As part of this regeneration it is crucial visitors to our city get the best first impression possible and their travel experience is enhanced - this new state-of-the-art station will deliver that."

The new station will also see an enhanced Birmingham New Street-style ticket office, larger passenger concourse, ample ticket barriers to ease flow onto and off platforms, improved retail and café facilities, increased taxi rank provision and a more efficient passenger drop off/pick up arrangement.

Work started on the extension and refurbishment of the multi-storey car park to increase its capacity from 450 to more than 800 long-stay spaces last month.

The work is being carried out by Neptune Developments and Balfour Beatty on behalf of the Wolverhampton Interchange Partnership.

Steve Parry, managing director of Neptune Developments, added: "These emerging proposals for the main railway station building illustrate that the city will soon have a new high quality gateway.

"Its delivery will open up new development opportunities that will complement the successful i10 mixed use scheme."

Dave Whitehouse, Virgin Trains Station Manager Wolverhampton, added: "The images really bring the plans for the new-look station alive.

"There's a real sense of excitement as we work together to give the city a station to be proud of."