PARTS of the platforms at Malvern Railway Station will be closed until November.
Network Rail is carrying out work replacing the historic Victorian canopies at Great Malvern Railway Station, meaning space on both platforms will be restricted for several months.
An update from Network Rail said the work is scheduled to last between May 21 and November 19.
The update said: "Network Rail will be carrying out essential works on the canopies at Great Malvern from this Saturday until November 19.
"During this time, space on both platforms will be restricted.
"Please take care when boarding and alighting services."
Scaffolding can currently be seen on the platforms as preparations begin for the work.
Network Rail will be carrying out essential works on the canopies at Great Malvern from this Sat (21 May) until Sat 19 Nov. During this time, space on both platforms will be restricted.
— West Midlands Railway (@WestMidRailway) May 18, 2022
Please take care when boarding / alighting services. pic.twitter.com/US3apUCXOK
As a result, part of the station will be inacessible, though Lady Foley's Tearoom will remain open throughout.
The tearoom will be open as normal (9am until 5pm) from Monday to Saturday apart from this Saturday (May 21) and next (May 28) as the station will not be accessible both those weekends.
The Victorian platform canopies will be given new overhead glazing and ironwork, as the 162 year-old station is given a facelift by Network Rail.
The work, costing £4million, started this week and is expected to be complete by early-2023.
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The work won’t impact on train services but passengers are advised the look and feel of the station will be different while the careful restoration work takes place.
Lawrence James, Network Rail scheme project manager, said: “It’s great to be returning to Great Malvern again and investing a significant amount to improve this picturesque station and secure its future for the next generation.
“Working on the canopy roofs and repainting the ironwork will not only benefit local people but also tourists who travel to the area and nearby Malvern hills.”
The station was opened by the Worcester and Hereford Railway in 1860 and was awarded Grade II listed building status in 1969.
Despite being 162 years old, the station has retained many of its original Victorian features – including elaborate cast-iron girders supported by sculptures of floral arrangements.
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