Designs unveiled for new Stourbridge Interchange

Transport authority Centro has unveiled designs for a new bus station in Stourbridge which will replace the existing passenger facility and be called Stourbridge Interchange.

Plans for the bus station were revisited to reflect Centro's vision to transform bus services across the West Midlands, which opened up an exciting opportunity to redesign the facility.

The new designs focus on providing the town with a world-class, state-of-the-art Interchange featuring modern technology, the best in bus passenger facilities and including environmentally friendly design ideas.

The Interchange entrance will include a landmark canopy focal point and new covered walkway which will link the existing subway from Foster Street - which will be enhanced to become more open and bright - to the main facilities building.

A modern, striking and spacious facilities building and concourse will include toilets, a retail unit (which could provide passenger information and tickets) and electronic passenger information boards which will tell passengers when their bus is due.

There will be eight bus stands served by high quality waiting areas of spacious design which will allow easy passenger circulation, with doors that open for passengers when the bus arrives. There will also be an additional bus stop on Vauxhall Road allowing easy interchange between bus and rail.

The whole facility has been designed to allow easy access for all users, and Ring & Ride services will have facilities to drop off and pick up passengers at the Interchange.

Throughout the new Interchange there will also be CCTV, help points, and a public address system.

A focus is also being placed on improving walking routes into the town centre and creating better links to the innovative Parry People Mover connection to Stourbridge Junction, allowing for easy interchange between bus and rail services.

To ensure the new facility has as little impact on the environment as possible, the new plans will look to use as many sustainable systems as possible. These could include maximising the use of natural ventilation and lighting, and using natural products.

To find out more information and details of exhibitions days in Stourbridge town centre which will be staffed by representatives of Centro, click here