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Train stations across England are set to be upgraded after Network Rail and other train operators unveiled their latest round of improvement works.
A total of £46 million has been allocated to regenerate 21 railway stations, with projects set to include the creation of new car parks, station redevelopments and new retail space.
Newcastle station is set to undergo one of the biggest transformations as £8.6 million is set to be invested to improve waiting rooms and toilets, alter an existing bridge and build new lifts and escalators.
Robin Gisby, managing director, network operations at Network Rail, said: "This is a fantastic example of the rail industry, local authorities and other organisations working together to improve the passenger experience without increasing the burden on the taxpayer.
"This second wave of successful bids will make travelling by rail better and will generate a substantial return on investment."
The funding is from a £100 million pot set aside for station improvements in April, with the latest round of bids taking the total spent this year to more than £67 million.
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