Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley will meet with Network Rail bosses this week to discuss using Levelling Up funding to improve Shrewsbury's historic railway station.
Upgrades for Shrewsbury ’s historic railway station will be at the centre of discussions this week when Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley meets with a team of bosses from Network Rail.They will meet at the station on Tuesday morning to discuss using Levelling Up funding to improve the public access to the building, as well as future improvements around maintenance and increasing capacity.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to discuss improvements with the Network Rail team and other interested parties,” said Mrs Buckley. “It’s a very beautiful building of course, but it is definitely in need of some important upgrades to make life easier for passengers.”Attendees on Tuesday will be given a tour of the platforms and premises, and a presentation by Shrewsbury BID outlining their vision for the station. Built in 1848 and boasting a neo-gothic frontage, the railway station is regarded as one of the finest in the country
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