York railway station plans could reveal hidden city walls

Hidden parts of York's city walls could be revealed as part of a £15m plan to redevelop the entrance to York railway station.

The proposals would see some buildings and a road bridge demolished and new taxi ranks and expanded car parks.

A new pedestrianised square would be constructed outside the main entrance and separate cycle lanes and bus bays introduced.

City of York Council has started a public consultation over the scheme.

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A new pedestrianised square will be built outside the main entrance

The area around York Railway Institute social club would be improved, although the institute stands to lose its band practice room.

Conservative councillor Peter Dew said it was a chance to improve the "far from ideal" situation at present, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

"Travelling to and from the station is a far from ideal experience, whichever mode of transport you use," he said

"We now have a fantastic opportunity to make it much easier to use, especially with the station set for a three-fold increase in passenger numbers over the next 30 years."

New parking and taxi bays will be built as part of the redevelopment

It builds on what people have said previous consultations, he added, and would link up with plans for York Central, and the improved pedestrian and cycle route over Scarborough Bridge.

If approved, City of York Council said the work could be finished by the summer of 2021.

The plans are on display at York Station for the next four weeks.