Rail Minister Visits Station

Government Rail Minister Andrew Jones visited Market Harborough Railway Station this afternoon to see improvements that have cost £53m.

The Minister was met by Harborough MP Neil O’Brien

Passengers are benefiting from improved accessibility thanks to the installation of a new footbridge and new lifts and the Minister also saw progress being made on two extended platforms, enabling new, longer trains to run through the station and provide passengers with more seats.

That follows the replacement and straightening of 4km of curved tracks, improving speeds and journey times.

During his visit Mr Jones spoke to Hfm: