A major improvement will be made to a train station next week.

Govia Thameslink will widen the entrance doors and create new doors into the booking hall of Elstree and Borehamwood train station to help the flow of people at peak times. The works are due to be completed before the end of March.

The train company will also conduct a feasibility study into providing a new station building. The contract will be tendered early this year and funding agreements are already in place.

James Gillett, Elstree & Borehamwood station manager, said: "We have been steadily improving the station at Elstree & Borehamwood for our passengers, with a new station forecourt with bus interchange and passenger footbridge with lifts.

"This, along with the close working partnership we have with the community, including First Impressions, has led to many improvements and a welcoming gateway to the town.

"Next week we are delighted to announce that we will begin widening the entrance to the station booking hall to relieve congestion in the rush hour.

"We are also pressing ahead with a feasibility study to provide a new station building that would deliver still further benefits to the thriving community."

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden met with the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling MP last year where he made the case for better access to and from the station.

He said: "I am very pleased to have secured confirmation of these improvements from the Secretary of State and to hear that Govia Thameslink will be investing in much-needed improvements to the station building.

"I know how hard it can be for passengers to get into and out of the station at peak times. It is crazy that it sometimes takes up to 10 minutes from the train pulling up to getting out of the station.

"The number of passengers who use Elstree & Borehamwood station continues to grow and I will keep up the pressure of Govia Thameslink to make sure that station can meet future demand.

"This should improve the passenger experience. Of course, we also want more reliable trains and that is something for which I continue to campaign."

It comes after Mr Dowden called for more services through Elstree & Borehamwood as part of the updated timetable in 2018.