The National Railway Museum in York is set for its biggest upgrade since it opened in 1975 – as plans of a new investment to completely overhaul the Leeman Road site have been unveiled. The seven-year masterplan is designed to increase visitor numbers from 750,000 to 1,200,000 as the current museum which is split into two sectors divided by Leeman Road will be unified by a brand new building. Details of the development were announced at our York Development Plans Conference on Monday (8th January) and we were excited to have local news provider York Mix in attended to capture the event and the this editorial.

The development will see Leeman Road diverted away from the site. Tom Devine of the National Railway Museum said: ”Our ambitious redevelopment plans will radically reimagine the visitor experience to demonstrate how railways changed our world and how modern science and engineering are transforming our railways.”

The National Railway Museum’s regeneration will be made possible by the development of the York Central site which has given bosses the opportunity ”to completely rethink the museum” which will make it the ”cultural heart” of York Central, said Mr Devine.

The first phase of development will be The Great Hall which will focus on the past, telling the story of how railways changed the world before a new Central Gallery will give insights into the future of rail, showing what could be possible with engineering technology and innovation. There is set to be further announcements in the coming months of new additions to the National Railway Museum.

For the full article visit the York Mix website.

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