"It's an honour to receive this award for the restoration of Richmond station. The station is one of the architectural jewels of our network and the project to bring it back to life has been a labour of love by SWR and Network Rail, our partners Richmond Council and the Railway Heritage Trust, as well as many talented contractors and craftspeople."
"The greatest reward, however, has been providing Richmond with the gateway it truly deserves; one that will make our customers, colleagues, and the local community proud. If you haven't been to see the station yet, hop on a train and pay it a visit!"
"Now, it features a classic square clock, authentic 1930s-style details including bronze fascia panels, a distinctive Glasscrete effect canopy, timber frieze and green glass signage, as well as Art Decoinspired chandeliers lighting up the booking hall."
Richmond station in southwest London underwent a major refurbishment that returned its 1930s Art Deco character and was completed in September. Restoration work reinstated a classic square clock, bronze fascia panels, a Glasscrete-effect canopy, a timber frieze, green glass signage, and Art Deco‑inspired chandeliers in the booking hall. The project involved South Western Railway (SWR), Network Rail, Richmond Council, the Railway Heritage Trust, and specialist contractors and craftspeople. The restored station has been recognised with a National Heritage Railway Award. Richmond station originally opened in 1937 and was designed by Southern Railway lead architect James Robb Scott.
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