First phase of upgrade work to Shrewsbury station completed

The first phase of work to upgrade Shrewsbury station has been completed as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan, to deliver a bigger and better railway for passengers.

In July 2016 Network Rail engineers began work to repair and replace the large canopy roof over platforms 3, 4 and 7, which was completed this week.

Engineers completed maintenance repairs and removed the existing roof canopies and a new roof structure was installed and painting work completed. A temporary tarpaulin cover was in place while the upgrade work was being carried to ensure passengers remained sheltered throughout the duration of the works.

Shrewsbury station, formerly known as Shrewsbury General, was originally built in 1848 and the main station building was listed by English Heritage in 1969.

Chris Wildy, works delivery manager at Network Rail Wales, said: "Passengers and members of the public will be able to enjoy the use of a much improved and safer station following the completion of this work as part of our Railway Upgrade Plan.

“We would like to thank the community for their patience while we complete this essential upgrade work.”

The second phase of the upgrade work at the station is due to start in 2017 and will include the upgrade of the canopy roof over platforms 4a, 5 and 7a and the refurbishment of Dana footbridge.