Plans submitted for Greenwich station refurbishment
Network Rail have submitted plans for the refurbishment of Grade II listed Greenwich railway station.
An application before Greenwich Council lists a number of proposed changes including new platform canopy roofs and “replacement of existing timber daggerboards (the timber boards used around the edge of railway canopy facias, also known as valances”.
Columns will be repainted and bird netting removed and replaced.
The impressive station building opened in 1840 providing rail services for 159 years until joined by Docklands Light Railway services in 1999 as part of the Island Gardens’ line extension to Lewisham.
The proposed refurbishment is not the only station to see renovations in the area.
Last year comprehensive plans were submitted to restore features at Blackheath station. Heritage colours of green and cream are proposed there. The Blackheath society are involved along with the railway Heritage Trust.
In November 2024 it was announced that £50,000 would be given to the Greenwich Society in a separate project to remove “excess signage, adding comfortable seating, incorporating a local history information board, and displaying artwork from local schools and colleges” at Greenwich station.
Replacement daggerboards on both Blackheath and Greenwich station follows others recently installed at Bury St Edmunds, Stamford and Battersea Park Station.
Wider revamp
Southeastern recently announced a wider program of deep cleaning and renovation at stations across the network.
Works will also cover:
Grove Park
Hither Green
Lewisham
London Waterloo East
New Cross
Orpington
Sidcup
Woolwich Arsenal
Plans can be viewed by clicking here.
