Work has commenced on the first stage to improve the gateway to and from York's famous railway station is now taking place on Queen Street.

The York Station Front scheme will transform the station frontage, providing an improved transport interchange, as well as revamping the public space around the station. The scheme aims to encourage more people to walk, cycle and use public transport to access the station, as well as creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment around the front of the railway station for the public. The scheme will also create an improved setting for the City Walls and other heritage buildings in the area.

Last year a planning application was approved to transform the front of York Railway Station. This will provide an improved transport interchange and public spaces around the station for people to enjoy. The full scheme which is valued at over £25 million, is funded by the West Yorkshire-Plus Transport Fund and the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund.


The major scheme will be delivered in partnership by City of York Council, Network Rail, LNER and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

The work on Queen Street marks the beginning of the project with the main stage of work on the scheme set to begin later this year. We are engaging with contractors to minimise disruption for those who live and work in the area.

Yorkshire Water will begin their works on the Queen Street slip road on 14 February which are expected to last until mid-March. They will be working to divert a water main and install new meters. Whilst access down the road will be possible, with traffic management measures in place, there will be parking suspensions on Queen Street to allow for the work to be completed as quickly and safely as possible.

At the end of February into early March it is expected that BT Openreach will start works opposite the station. Station Road will remain open during these works, further details will be shared on this in the coming weeks.