Old Oak Common HS2 station gains planning approval and is set to be the largest newly built railway station in the UK

摘要

The planning application for HS2's west-London super hub, Old Oak Common, was approved by the Old Oak Common and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) on 19 May. The green light means that work can progress on building what will be the largest new railway station ever built in the UK. The station will have 14 platforms, a mix of six high speed and eight conventional service platforms, with an 850 metre long station box, with a volume to fit 6,300 Routemaster buses. The HS2 Old Oak Common station will incorporate some striking design features, such as an impressive sequence of interlocking curved roof forms which has been designed to enhance the open environment of the station and provide natural ventilation minimising the need for long term energy consumption. The arch forms also reduce the need for columns to support the roof and provide clear sight lines, allowing views across the station to help visitors orientate themselves. The station design development has been led by engineering professional services consultancy WSP with architectural support from WilkinsonEyre.