Media centre

Notes to editors

The 50 million passengers who will use the station each year will benefit from an entirely restored, lighter and more attractive station. Improvements include: - A new 8,000 sq metre concourse - over twice the size of the existing one with new shops and restaurants- providing new integrated transport links with international and domestic services from St Pancras, as well as London Underground - A restored Grade 1 listed façade of the station which will be achieved by demolishing the 'temporary' current single-storey front to the station. The train shed and platforms will be refurbished and the roof replaced - An additional platform, increasing reliability and capacity at the station - A new open piazza in front of the station, larger than Leicester Square. In November 2007 Network Rail confirmed a multi-million pound package of local community benefits as part of the £400m transformation of King's Cross station. Package includes: - The creation of a £6m major new public square - £175,000 for covered cycle parking spaces, to encourage cyclists to use the station - £750,000 for Camden Borough Council to implement further local improvements in the surrounding area - A commitment that 10% of the station's energy needs will be met from renewable sources, reducing its carbon footprint by up to 20%