The new layout reorients the station toward the west, with the ticket offices, departure information, retail and dining options placed beneath the impressive new latticed roof. The existing departure area of the station thus becomes the arrivals area.
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The £550m scheme delivers the biggest transformation in the 160-year history of the Grade-I listed station |
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The new concourse can be seen on the right of the station, with St Pancras further to the right. Euston Road is on the top left of the picture. |
An artists impression of what the Plaza will look like after the green canopy has been demolished. St Pancras station can be seen in the distance.
The ugly green canopy which hides the original frontage of the station will be demolished to form the plaza area.
The pictures are provided by Network Rail via the Londonist website.
http://londonist.com/2012/03/in-pictures-the-new-kings-cross-station-concourse.php?showpage=6#gallery-1
David Gambles