Works at Peckham Rye station will create more space for passengers

A project will begin next month at one of south London’s busiest stations to improve the experience of passengers.

Network Rail says passengers using Peckham Rye station are set to benefit from a package of improvements which are designed to reduce congestion, improve passenger flow and cater for future growth.  

The project will be delivered by Network Rail and Southern Railway

As part of the works, a ‘hidden’ corner of Peckham Rye station’s booking hall will be revealed for the first time in 30 years, creating more space for customers in what is becoming an increasingly busy station – one of the busiest interchanges in south London. 

The main ticket vending machine will then be relocated into this corner of the booking hall, previously containing cash machines, creating more space for passengers in the Booking Hall and paving the way for further improvements over the next 12 months including additional station entrance doors and more ticket gates. 

Work will begin in June to install foundations for a future replica of the station canopy that was removed in 1961. This work is being completed ahead of Southwark’s Council separate work to install the surface of their new public square in front of the station.   

Passengers will also benefit this summer from additional information screens that will be located further along the platform on platforms 1 and 2 that will encourage passengers to use the full length of the platform to make journeys easier and reduce crowding on board trains.  

Next year, Network Rail will resolve some narrow sections on platform 3 and 4 and refurbish the platform canopies, creating more space and improving the environment for passengers waiting for trains. 

Andrew Wood, Network Rail’s Senior Commercial Scheme Sponsor said: “These improvements at Peckham Rye will make a real difference for passengers, creating more space, easing congestion and making it quicker and easier to move through the station. 

“This is an important first step in preparing the station for future growth while also enhancing the environment for the thousands of people who use it every day. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carry out this work.” 

Andy Piper, Govia Thameslink Railway’s Railway Head of Gatwick and London Stations, said: “I’m looking forward to seeing these improvements at Peckham Rye take shape. We’ve heard from our customers just how much of a difference these changes will make, bringing huge benefits through making the station easier to travel through and with less congestion.” 

Once the ATM unit is removed, available wall space in the booking hall will be used to install information boards, keeping passengers informed about the project while improving the appearance of the station. All work will be completed by summer 2027.  

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