A BUSY bus station in Glasgow is set to be transformed into a 'world-class' transport hub as part of a major revamp. Buchanan Bus Station is the biggest and busiest bus station in Scotland , with over 500,000 buses leaving every single year. 3 Buchanan Bus Station is set to transformed into a 'world-class' transport hub Credit: John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow 3 A full evaluation of the site is now getting underway Credit: John Gunion - The Sun Glasgow It is owned and run by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), but the "redesign" is set to be carried out by AtkinsRéalis.
The engineering company revealed that they have been appointed to work on the station, located in the city centre, as well as the surrounding site. According to Glasgow Times , the firm revealed that is set to create a "new vision" for the station in a bid to improve user experience. They are also aiming to improve transport links and develop a "future-focussed masterplan" for the bus station.
READ MORE IN TRAVEL RIGHT TRACK First ever direct train link between Scotland & Wales to open for first time FLIGHTMARE Warning to Scots holidaymalers as pilots from major budget airline go on strike It is expected that the new design will not only create a "world-class" transport hub but also implement positive changes for the city. The firm has said it plans to do this by blending much-needed public transport services with "active travel and future mass transit." This will help provide more benefits to Glasgow .
