THURROCK Council has insisted strong plans are now in place to finally deliver the long delayed rebuild of Stanford le Hope railway station by 2027, following years of spiralling costs, delays and controversy reports the Local Democracy Reporter. She said the council shared residents’ frustration after years of failed attempts to replace the station, which was demolished in 2020. The council has also strengthened its governance framework with operational partners to ensure “transparency and effective decision making” throughout construction. Ms Watson said the tender for the main station building is scheduled between the first and second quarter of this year, with the council anticipating completion in July 2027. The rebuild has been mired in controversy since the original station was demolished without c2c’s formal consent.