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£1.2 Billion Liverpool Street Redevelopment Sparks Heritage Debate

2/11/2026

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The City of London's planning committee approved Network Rail's £1.2 billion redevelopment of Liverpool Street railway station.
The plan includes a 97-meter mixed-use tower over the concourse and aims to raise capacity by 76%.
Actor Griff Rhys Jones criticized the plans, saying they threaten heritage and prioritize retail over commuters.
Network Rail says the redevelopment respects heritage and is essential for future growth, with numbers reaching 158 million by 2025.

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The City of London's planning committee approved Network Rail's £1.2 billion redevelopment of Liverpool Street railway station.
The plan includes a 97-meter mixed-use tower over the concourse and aims to raise capacity by 76%.
Actor Griff Rhys Jones criticized the plans, saying they threaten heritage and prioritize retail over commuters.
Network Rail says the redevelopment respects heritage and is essential for future growth, with numbers reaching 158 million by 2025.