Following on from Lord Adonis' comments about Southampton Central I have tried to find some pictures of the station and it does appear very run down - totally out of all proportion to its important status. Can anybody confirm if it really is as bleak as it appears.
Also whilst we are on the subject have plans for Crewe moved on at all. Also any movement on Wakefield Kirkgate yet? It seema that there are numerous stations that have fallen into disrepair which still retain their original features. Any suggestion for worthy causes which warrant some of Adonis' station revamp budget. My local station is Kettering which seems to have had consistent investment in it over the last two decades.
It does seem that there is no consistent policy on station revamps and developments which leads to a very patchy network of stations. With the money now flowing into the network it now seems that station development is back on in vogue. At the moment I am aware of work being undertaken in London at Kings Cross and Paddington (roof repairs) and some small work at Euston. Shotton, Filey and Halifax all have had work announced or started and it seems Bolton and Man Vic are in line also. Derby continues apace also. Any other works underway or due to start soon?
Also whilst we are on the subject have plans for Crewe moved on at all. Also any movement on Wakefield Kirkgate yet? It seema that there are numerous stations that have fallen into disrepair which still retain their original features. Any suggestion for worthy causes which warrant some of Adonis' station revamp budget. My local station is Kettering which seems to have had consistent investment in it over the last two decades.
It does seem that there is no consistent policy on station revamps and developments which leads to a very patchy network of stations. With the money now flowing into the network it now seems that station development is back on in vogue. At the moment I am aware of work being undertaken in London at Kings Cross and Paddington (roof repairs) and some small work at Euston. Shotton, Filey and Halifax all have had work announced or started and it seems Bolton and Man Vic are in line also. Derby continues apace also. Any other works underway or due to start soon?