New work at Chesterfield station
Platform canopies are to get a makeover
Work is underway to fully refurbish Chesterfield station’s platform canopies and revitalise the station for the thousands of passengers who use it each year.
The existing canopies on both platforms will be replaced with new fascia boards made from a stronger, more durable material and the metal work will be cleaned and repainted. It's as the 19th Century style canopies will also be repainted to offer a bright, refreshed look.
Craig Hall, Senior Programme Manager for Network Rail said: “This project will make a huge difference to the thousands of passengers who use Chesterfield station each year. We’ve planned this work carefully to give the canopies the TLC they need, while keeping their traditional look.
“Our teams will be working during the night until Summer 2023 to transform the station without impacting train services. I’d like to thank our partners, passengers and the community for their continued support.”
Train services came to the town in 1840, with Chesterfield serviced for many years by three station centres.