Staff pitch in to spruce up Great Yarmouth rail station

A team of Abellio Greater Anglia employeeshave completed a makeover of Great Yarmouth station to create a more welcomingenvironment for passengers and tourists.

The two-day project was undertaken earlierthis summer by Abellio Greater Anglia managers and staff who volunteered theirtime to give the station an overhaul and create a better impression tovisitors.

The work, which is now complete, included:

• Cleaning and repairing the front fascia ofthe station;
• Repairing and repainting the ticket officeand mess room;
• Repainting all visible white paint, doors,fences and bollards;
• Deep cleaning of the floors;
• Installing new netting to deter pigeons;
• Installing, painting and planting flowertubs and hanging baskets;
• Clearing weeds and tidying the grassed areaat the front of the station.

The Abellio Greater Anglia team was alsoassisted by staff from contractors, Railscape and Holywell.

Abellio Greater Anglia’s Area CustomerService Manager, James Reeve, said, “Everyone worked really hard over the twodays and it was also very enjoyable, with everyone participating with realenthusiasm. The team has made a real difference, significantly improving theoverall appearance of the station and creating a better impression to customersand visitors to the town.”