Kenilworth train station plans to get government funding

An artists impression of how Kenilworth's new station could look.

The station would be part of £37 billion worth of investment spent from 2014 to 2019, which will modernise the railways.

The £5 million investment would represent the biggest single allocation since the launch of the Government’s New Stations Fund.

Prior to speaking to the public at Jubilee House in Kenilworth this afternoon, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “Our support for Kenilworth station illustrates our commitment to working with community and national partners to meet local transport needs that not only deliver real benefits to passengers but also improves the network.

“This is another example of the Government’s determination to transform the railways as we continue to push forward with the biggest programme of rail investment ever.”

Network Rail is now carrying out work to integrate the plans for Kenilworth Station with the extensive improvements, including greater capacity and electrification, planned for the line between 2014 and 2019.

Subject to Network Rail demonstrating that the two projects are compatible, scheme sponsor Warwickshire County Council will work with Network Rail to finalise the station plans.

The work to establish how the station can be integrated with the wider improvements is expected to be completed by the end of this year. An integrated approach will deliver better value for money.