Work underway on train station’s retail development

Dan Hodge

Work is underway on a retail development at Hull Paragon Railway Station.

Four retail / leisure pods are being constructed with completion expected by late November.

Transpennine Express is funding the work and has appointed Ryden as sole marketing agent for the terrace style shops which are situated adjacent to the main entrance.

The four units range from 1,291 sq ft to 1,420 sq ft and can be opened up to create larger accommodation if required.

Dan Hodge, associate at Ryden, says: “We have already pre-let a unit to Starbucks and have received strong interest in the remaining space since formally launching marketing recently. The units offer retailers a great opportunity to take advantage of a location that has a high and increasing footfall through both railway passengers and the neighbouring bus terminal commuters. I’m confident it won’t be long until we welcome aboard new vendors at the development.”

The retail development is part of Transpennine Express’s £1.4m upgrade to the station, which also includes construction of a new waiting room and toilet facilities and an overhaul of the existing ticket office and customer service information section.

Planning approval for the station’s renovation was approved last year to ensure an impressive welcome to visitors heading to the city for events as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

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