Front side of station to be demolished

This news article reports on the decision to demolish the Stadsbalkon, a bicycle parking facility in front of the main train station in Groningen, after the summer of 2026. The facility, which has been in place since 2007, can accommodate around 5,000 bicycles. The demolition aims to make way for a new design, including a bicycle tunnel and a 'palace garden' in front of the station. The city council still needs to approve the plans.