BRITS could soon head to Europe from an unused train station thanks to Government backing.
The UK Government has today backed plans for cross-channel rail services to Europe via Stratford International Train Station.
Stratford International finished construction back in 2006 with four platforms, however the two platforms for international services have never been used.
In order for the international platforms to open to services, work will need to be done to aid the flow of passengers through the station as well as implementing new security technology.
The station would be able to handle around 250 to 300 passengers at a time.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Today’s Budget is a really positive and significant day for London. At its heart is a new devolution revolution.
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“After lobbying on the issue for many years, I’m delighted that the Government will help us to bring cross-channel rail services to Stratford International – making this station truly international for the first time.
“It will open up huge opportunities for jobs, investment and tourism.”
Last week, it was revealed that the station is set to undergo a £20million project to launch trains to France by 2030.
One in three trains to and from France could stop at the station under the new plans.
It’s predicted that the stop would add five to eight minutes to the overall journey time.
And in the future trains could stop at Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam as well as other destinations in Germany and Switzerland.
The Mayor added that billions is also set to be invested in “transformational infrastructure projects such as the West London Orbital, the Bakerloo Line Extension and the Euston knowledge quarter project, supporting tens of thousands of new homes, jobs and economic growth”.