Date: 21/01/2012

Plans are in place to install a multi-million-pound lift system to give disabled passengers more freedom to move between platforms. The project, estimated to cost around £3.8 million, is part of the Department of Transport's Access for All scheme. It is hoped the footbridge and three lifts will be in place by the end of the year and is part of a wider initiative to modernise the station. Designed by Sir William Tite of London and built between 1847-48, little has changed at Perth station since then. Existing track crossings have also proven to be unsuitable for passengers with disabilities or limited mobility, as they involve steps or a steep ramp.

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A railtour to remember! The BR Grand Scottish Tour No 1 at Perth on 25 March 1967. The train is double headed by Black 5 no 44997 and A4 Pacific 60009 Union of South Africa. [Editor's notes: Roving Railscot reporter and raconteur John Robin was on this trip and recalls particularly the swing of the Black 5 as it was pushed through Stonehaven at 75 mph and out onto the viaduct. (He also remembers the whole tour cost just £5!)]
Another notable feature is the warm smile on the face of the unknown young girl in the centre of the picture... which seems to light up the whole scene... could almost be a descendent of The Fair Maid herself!
Location: Perth
Company: Scottish Central Railway
25/03/1967 Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)

The bay window of Perth station's down centre signal box, and the famous clock are ignored by an intending passenger anxiously looking at the timetable in January 2007.
Location: Perth
Company: Scottish Central Railway
14/01/2007 Brian Forbes

Perth inside the station extension in July 2003. This area was once the station forecourt and the station proper was beyond the building. The platform seen here is now the main Inverness platform.
Location: Perth
Company: Scottish Central Railway
13/07/2003 Ewan Crawford