Modern architecture of Reading Train Station showing the new escalators and a train standing at one of the new platforms - Reading, Berkshire, England

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Reading station is one of the busiest rail hubs in Britain, used by nearly 20 million passengers a year. It’s the second busiest interchange station outside of London, second only to Birmingham New Street, with nearly four million passengers a year changing trains at the station. Reading underwent a phase of major transformation from 2009, adding five new platforms, new retail facilities and a new footbridge three times the size of the original, with escalators and lifts providing step-free access to all platforms. The station was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen in July 2014, after being completed a year ahead of schedule.

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Station Approach, Reading RG1 1LZ, Berkshire, England
Photo credit: © Wendy Johnson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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