A NEW drop off and pick up area has been installed at Basingstoke station allowing more space for drivers to park for a short period of time.

Previously, Basingstoke railway station only had a small number of drop-off and pick-up parking spaces at the front.

Now, the new area has been created at the back of the station allowing more space for drivers to drop off and pick up someone from the station, or park for up to 20 minutes.

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Basingstoke Gazette: The new drop off and pick up area at Basingstoke railway stationThe area has been designed as a one-way system to allow cars to drive in, park up and drive out again with ease.

Network Rail has been asked for further information.