Planning sought for much needed upgrades to train and bus station in Tipperary

Planning permission for major upgrade works to a railway and bus station in Tipperary have been submitted to the council for consideration. 

The proposed works on Clonmel Railway Station, Thomas Street, would include a new bus shelter and new seating.

Plans outline new paving, kerbs, timetable signage and road resurfacing to the front of the railway station building to accommodate a new accessible bus stop.

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Car parking layouts will be revised as part of the plans for refurbishment as well as new footpaths and an accessible set down area.

A new pedestrian crossing, new steps and a ramp with balustrade within the site leading from the station to Thomas Street.

The proposed development is being funded by National Transport Authority and forms part of a larger program of works at 22 bus stations throughout Ireland.

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The aim of the refurbishment is to upgrade the station and make it more accessible to those that use it. 

Clonmel Railway Station is also a protected structure.

Tipperary County Council have until November 4 to make a decision on the above planning application.