1 week Ago By Paige Beresford
A BUSY bus station in Glasgow is set to be transformed into a 'world-class' transport hub as part of a major revamp. Buchanan Bus Station is the biggest and busiest bus station in Scotland , with over 500,000 buses leaving every single year. 3 Buchanan Bus Station is set to transformed into a 'world-class' transport hub Credit: John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow 3 A full evaluation of the site is now getting underway Credit: John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow It is owned and run by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), but the "redesign" is set to be carried out by AtkinsRéalis.
The engineering company revealed that they have been appointed to work on the station, located in the city centre, as well as the surrounding site. According to Glasgow Times , the firm revealed that is set to create a "new vision" for the station in a bid to improve user experience. They are also aiming to improve transport links and develop a "future-focussed masterplan" for the bus station.
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And the company said it would also be considering how the station can support a fleet of electric buses. Most read in News Travel GO WITH THE FLO Tranquil Florida region with rich history, stylish hotels & hidden beaches GETTING A YUCA-TAN I went to the 'paradise’ hotel resort where it’s warm all year round PLANE GROUNDED Ryanair passengers have flights axed after 'tech error' as they slam airline PARK UP Best campsite in the UK is like 'something from a fairytale' with waterfalls Staff will be undertaking a full evaluation of the site to consider plans for the site. And they will be working with the SPT as well as the public and the station's stakeholders.
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” Richard Robinson, SPT’s director of transport operations, said the bus station could be in need of a revamp after remaining largely "unchanged" over more than four decades. He said: “Buchanan Bus Station (BBS) is a key strategic transport hub within the west of Scotland’s transport network. "And while aspects of the bus station have been modernised in recent years, principally to improve the passenger experience and safety and efficiency of operations, BBS has remained largely unchanged over the last 45 years.
Read more on the Scottish Sun WED THE HELL Heartbreaking moment bride makes wedding entrance in front of only FIVE guests THAT'S SWEET Quality Street and Celebrations tubs slashed to £2 at supermarket from TODAY “The area around the bus station is undergoing change and now is the perfect opportunity for SPT to consider how Buchanan Bus Station fits in with the regeneration of that part of the city. "We look forward to working with AtkinsRéalis on the masterplan and changing the bus station so it remains a vital part of a sustainable transport network in our region.” 3 The station has been largely 'unchanged' for around 45 years Credit: Alamy.
