'Essential maintenance' at Swindon Train Station - as platform rooves removed
People have been taking to social media criticising the work
Network Rail tell us they're carrying out a full refurbishment of the station roof on Platforms 1 and 3 at the train station - amid criticism online claiming the refurb is 'not a great advert' for the town.
There's been talk of its appearance on social media - with people posting on X that it makes a bad impression on people arriving by train.
The work is due to be completed in March next year.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We’re carrying out a full refurbishment of the canopies on Platforms 1 and 3 at Swindon, in keeping with the stone station building’s Grade II listed status.
“The work on Platform 1 was completed in May and we are now working on Platform 3, replacing the timber and glass parts of the structure. Platform 3 is being completed in two sections, so that shelter for passengers continues to be available outside as well as inside.
“As the canopies are underneath the overhead power lines we can only carry out this work at night, while trains aren’t running, to keep everyone safe.
“The work is due to be completed in March next year and we’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carry out this essential maintenance which will last for decades to come.”