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Tottenham Court Road Tube station's new entrance opened today complete with a brand new 15m tall glass structure.

It came as Transport for London (TfL) announced that Central line trains will stop at the station again from Monday after a twelve month hiatus.

The modern new entrance, designed by architects Stanton Williams, gives customers easier access to the Northern and Central lines and marks a major milestone in TfL’s £500m upgrade of the station, which is due be fully completed in 2016.

The new glass front is adjacent to the Centre Point building, in what will become a new public plaza in 2016, with improved cycling facilities and better bus services.

When the new plaza is completed, the new entrance will be mirrored by a twin glass entrance facing towards Oxford Street.

News of the Central line service resuming at the station was well received by commuters, while many others had praise for the striking new entrance.

James Crouch tweeted: "Yay! On Monday I'll be able to use #TottenhamCourtRoad for the first time in years."

While Alice Harvey said: "It's early December.. Does that mean Tottenham Court Road will be open fully soon and my years worst nightmare will be over?! #nomoreholborn"

Aidan Taub posted: "Loving the new charring cross road exit at Tottenham Court Road station."

And another Twitter user, called Teresa, said: "Exciting times! A new exit at Tottenham Court Road tube station is open! #itsthelittlethings"

The full refurb of the station will see three new entrances and a refurbished Dominion entrance, a five-times bigger ticket hall, and a connection to the new Crossrail platforms ready for when services start.

The station will also feature artwork showcasing its cultural heritage, with the latest in a series of artworks by the French artist Daniel Buren on display in the new south plaza entrance.

While the Central line has been closed at the station for the past year, TfL has carried out improvement works including installing better CCTV and refurbishing escalators, while a specialist team has also worked to restore the famous 20th century Paolozzi mosaics.

The restoration is ongoing, and once complete in 2016, around 95 per cent of the mosaics at the station will have been retained in their original 1984 locations.

David Waboso, London Underground’s Capital Programmes Director, said: “The opening of this soaring, colourful new entrance is a significant step in our programme to make Tottenham Court Road fit for the 21st century.

"Our teams are still hard at work redeveloping the station and restoring the iconic mosaics by the late Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. I’d like to thank Tube customers for their patience while this vital work is carried out.”