RAILSCOT | Preston stations historic glazing gets identical looking modern replacement [Network Rail]

Preston stations historic glazing gets identical looking modern replacement [Network Rail]

Date: 22/09/2020

A major restoration project on Preston stations glazed frontage is complete making it safe and reliable for passengers on the West Coast main line.

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Preston stations historic glazing gets identical looking modern replacement

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A major restoration project on Preston stations glazed frontage is complete making it safe and reliable for passengers on the West Coast main line.

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View of the Fishergate entrance to Preston station from the north. Two of the five 1879-80 built longitudinal pitched roofs can be seen on either side.
Location: Preston
Company: North Union Railway
17/09/2015 Veronica Clibbery

E3137/86259 waits to restart the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express from Preston on 30 January 2016. The tour was on the London to Carlisle run this week with the Class 86 taking it as far as Carnforth when Stanier Pacific 46233 took over.
Location: Preston
Company: North Union Railway
30/01/2016 John McIntyre

From the May 2018 timetable change bay platform 4C at Preston sees regular use with hourly trains from East Lancashire terminating here and then forming Ormskirk services. However, 19th June 2018 being a day of strike action on Northern, 142040 arrived from Burnley and was promptly switched off. 156426 left for Manchester Airport at the head of a six-coach train.
Location: Preston
Company: North Union Railway
19/06/2018 Mark Bartlett

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Preston stations historic glazing gets identical looking modern replacement [Network Rail]

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