Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, visited the station to inspect progress on the multi-million-pound project, which will open this autumn. The project, being delivered by Greater Anglia, aims to provide Wickford with a modern station building fit for the future. Rebuild - MP Mark Francois visited Wickford Station to inspect the progress (Image: Mark Francois)Plans include new waiting areas, improved toilet facilities, ticket vending machines, a platform awning and a new ticket office. Earlier this year, foundations for the new station structure were nearing completion, and work has since continued to gather pace. Lookback - Phil Webb, MP Mark Francois, and Andrew Goodrum, marking the start of works (Image: Greater Anglia)Speaking after his latest visit, Mr Francois welcomed the visible progress on site.