A BEAUTIFUL train station in the UK has revealed what to expect from it's new £140million renovation. Darlington train station was named the best large station in the UK back in 2005. The station first opened in 1841, before being renamed Bank Top in 1887 and is now Grade-II listed.
And the Victorian station is undergoing a huge transformation. The huge project has been created by design team AECOM, blening original features with modern features . The main part of the renovations will see two new platforms, increasing the current four platforms to six.
Read more on train stations Additions to the previous platforms include new stairs and footbridge at platform 1. A new concourse building and multi-storey car park will also be added. It hopes to be fully complete by the end of 2025.
Mark McIntosh, AECOM regional director for Architecture & Design, told local media : “Protecting and preserving Darlington station’s heritage is a really important part of this regeneration project. Most read in News Travel "The beauty of the station’s original designs have been a constant source of inspiration for our designers." And Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, added that the town "deserves a modern station to keep up with its rising status" and we’ve led the way in making this project a reality.
". People who have travelled through have raved about the station too. One person said in their review: "Very romantic and small train station.
" Another called it: "A true piece of railway hist.