New Street Station will be discussed at design conference

• Apr. 8 by Tamar (0)

The future of Birmingham New Street Station will be discussed between prominent industry figures at a conference to be held regarding the modernisation of railway stations.

The Future of Station Design conference will be held on 29th April at the Transport Museum, Covent Garden, London, with the issue of the environment in mind.

The aim of the conference is to offer ideas concerning renewable energy systems such as solar panels and how they may be able to be integrated into the design of the renovated stations.

Representatives from both Network rail and Carbon trust will be in attendance recognising the importance of energy efficiency in transport.

Ahmed from Network Rail, has stated that:

‘We have may new developments in mind for Birmingham New Street Station which will be revealed in due course.’

Although aware that not the entire station can run on renewed energy, initiatives are to be announced contributing to the overall efficiency of the station benefiting the thousands of commuters who use the station as well as the environment itself.