Published on: Thursday, 21 May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Work is progressing to improve HertfordEast rail station thanks to a partnership between Abellio Greater Anglia, theRailway Heritage Trust and Hertfordshire County Council.
The £50K project includes the restorationof the exterior of the Grade II listed building, as well as more cycle racksand improved netting of the concourse and platforms to deter pigeons.
The Railway Heritage Trust is funding therestoration of the station buildings which will see the exterior brickworkcleaned and restored, old signage removed and electrical cables tidied.
A grant from Hertfordshire County Council willfund a transport integration project which will include new cycle racks andadditional seating for customers.
Abellio Greater Anglia is also waiting tohear if a planning application to install a new Customer Information Screenshowing onward bus connections has been successful.
The work is due for completion over thenext few weeks and will help to improve the station environment, enhancing thefacilities for the benefit of customers. The restoration works will be followedby a deep clean of the entire station.
Abellio Greater Anglia’s Area CustomerService Manager, Kevin Walton, said: "This is an exciting project forthe station which will see the listed station buildings restored to theirformer glory and improve integration between the train and other forms oftransport. Investing in upgrades tostations across the network is extremely important to Abellio Greater Anglia,demonstrating our commitment to providing excellent facilities and service toour customers.
“We are grateful for the support of theRailway Heritage Trust and Hertfordshire County Council in bringing about theseimprovements."