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William Mata

Hackney Central station’s £3m Overground entrance opens

The new entrance to Hackney Central station has opened to Overground customers

(Picture: Hackney Council)

A £3million second entrance has opened at Hackney Central station to offer easier access to the Overground and town centre.

The Department for Transport-funded scheme will also allow a faster interchange with the linked Hackney Downs railway station.

The entrance provides improvements including a covered gate line, two ticket vending machines and additional cycle storage.

There is also set to be a food and drink kiosk installed.

Hackney Mayor Phil Glanville said: “The new station entrance is much-needed and a big milestone in our plans for the town centre. This shows what can be achieved with effective partnership working.

“The station will be further enhanced by the new pedestrian crossing and facilities such as a new drinking water fountain, cycle storage and the new food and drink kiosk run.”

Rory O’Neill, Transport for London’s general manager for London Overground, said: “This new station entrance is a fantastic addition for customers using Hackney Central station.”

Seb Dance, deputy mayor for transport, added: “I’m pleased to see the opening of the new entrance at Hackney Central station today. This major improvement will ease congestion as more people return to using Overground services.

“It will also provide more direct walking access to the town centre and additional bike storage to help encourage greener and more sustainable journeys to and from the station – supporting the Mayor’s vision to create a healthier, cleaner and more sustainable London for everyone.”

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