New parking rules at Sheffield station have sparked a debate about whether it has cut congestion.

A new one-way system, parking changes and cameras have been introduced to cut gridlock at busy times.

East Midlands Railway says a camera on Cross Turner Street has not been turned on yet and Sheffield City Council has put up more signs.

Penalty charge notices for £100 will eventually be issued for breaches once the cameras are in use.

Q-Park has a multi-storey car park opposite Sheffield station on Turner Street. | google

placeholder image — Q-Park has a multi-storey car park opposite Sheffield station on Turner Street. | google

The new rules:

> Only black cabs can stop in the undercover area by the station doors

> The old public set-down area is now a drop-off zone for taxis and private-hire vehicles

> Public short-stay bays have been moved to Cross Turner Street

> The approach to the station is via Fornham Street, not Turner Strreet

> Access to the Q-Park is via Fornham and Cross Turner streets, as part of the new one-way system.

The old approach to the Q-Park on Turner Street is blocked. | im

On The Star’s Facebook page, Dave Bloor, said it was “vastly better.”

He said: “I picked up my partner from a peak London train on Friday night in the rain. I could easily find a space to park up, it would have been gridlocked with the previous system. Well done Sheffield Council.”

But Nooredin Ghalavand, who said he was a taxi driver, disagreed.

He said: “It’s horrendous.”

Russell Cutts said the “ignored” Q-Park multi-storey on Turner Street was key.

He said: “Drive into the Q-Park, park up, walk to the station, wait for friend, walk back to car park with luggage, drive out, cost £2.

“The station has always been difficult to drive to yet everyone ignores the multi-storey car park next to it.”

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But Steve Markham said the new approach to the car park took longer.

“It does now take an extra 15mins to get to Q-park at busy times!”

Antony Adshead reflected on problems caused by too many cars.

“It's fine because I walk or get a cab in. Stop thinking you can drive everywhere. It's ridiculous.”

Antony Brown was also in favour of parking further away.

“I just go in the DFS car park,” he said.

Jo Taylor said she would use another station in future.

“Passengers have to get out of the car into the road, which is busy with taxis and other traffic.

“They have to walk further to the station, which is OK if they are not carrying luggage, children or have mobility issues. There is no shelter for a lot of the walk.

“The road into the station was backed up on Saturday night, causing congestion in Suffolk Road. It's a nightmare. We will be using Chesterfield in future.”