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Leicester Station Gets $9.95M Boost | Leicester News
Leicester’s railway station is set to get a major upgrade with nearly $10 million in new funding—redirected from a smaller-scale St Margaret’s junction project—sparking debate over what’s been cut and whether the revised plan still addresses congestion and safety. Originally envisioned with a historic porte-cochere turned into a hospitality hub, a new plaza, and expanded ticket gates, the station’s scope may now be scaled back. Construction could begin in spring 2028 and wrap by 2030, but delays and rising costs loom. The mayor insists the station’s transformation is vital for the city’s…
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