A shelter at a Victorian railway station in Cumbria has been restored.
The shelter Bootle station is Grade II-listed and dates back to 1873.
It is an increasingly rare survivor of a type likely designed by Paley & Austin.
Structural and environmental issues including wet and dry rot, decay, mortar loss on brickwork, algae, mould, water leaks, and loose roof tiles have been addressed.
Train operator Northern, working with Network Rail, completed the project, which also saw a shelter restored at Silverdale, on the Furness Line, in Lancashire. to restore historic waiting shelters at two stations in Lancashire and Cumbria.
Restoration work included:
- Full stripping of the roof and replacement of all softwood boards and repairs to rafters
- Installation of new fascias and weatherproofing
- Restoration of original tiles and historic features
- Full internal and external painting
Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director at Northern, said: “Fantastic station facilities are a key part of improving the travel experience for our customers, and we’re investing heavily in upgrading waiting areas at stations across our network.
“The restored shelters at Bootle and Silverdale look fantastic, and it is appropriate timing to showcase their historic features which have been respectfully and tastefully brought up to date during this landmark Railway 200 year. The upgrades reflect our commitment to high-quality infrastructure and maintaining our stations to a standard our customers expect and deserve.
“It’s really pleasing that these facilities are now fit to serve customers in this scenic part of the world for many years to come.”
