Whitton Train Station: Low carbon train station, with rapid delivery

South-West Trains needed an upgraded rail station to be ready for the Rugby World Cup. The construction work had to be to a robust design, completed rapidly and without risks to the safety or convenience of staff and passengers. Access to the site in a busy town centre location was constrained so a pre-assembled structure was not feasible.
The project was split into two phases: a larger booking hall with a new retail unit, ticket office and accessible toilet; followed by the main station redevelopment with improved access. Sustainability and fire safety were important considerations as well as a very tight timetable.