Keighley Station has reopened after a £10 million renovation that preserved its historic charm while significantly improving passenger facilities. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Keighley Station has reopened after a £10 million renovation that preserved its historic charm while significantly improving passenger facilities.
Keighley Station has been revamped (Image: Network Rail)

Extensive Improvements at Keighley Station Completed

The 130-year-old Keighley Station received vital structural upgrades and aesthetic restoration. Built in 1885, the station had visibly aged, prompting urgent repairs across key areas of the property.

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Workers restored the forecourt, façade, waiting rooms, and footbridges. Crews reinforced roofs and ramps by replacing aging timber, and stabilized the gable wall of the café to ensure long-term safety.

Disintegrating chimneys were carefully rebuilt brick by brick. In addition, workers completed drainage and masonry repairs and reopened the western elevation link bridge after strengthening structural supports.

Keighley Station Upgrade Preserves Railway Heritage

Despite the extensive work, Keighley Station remained open throughout the project. Passengers observed progress, but the full transformation became clear only when the scaffolding was removed.

According to Network Rail’s Jonny Ham, the team worked with pride, balancing present-day functionality with heritage preservation. Visitors now experience both improved access and preserved architectural details.

Matthew Stroh from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway called the effort a true collaboration. He emphasized the shared commitment to honoring the station’s legacy while delivering modern convenience.

The upgraded station now welcomes both everyday commuters and railway enthusiasts, standing as a proud symbol of preservation and progress.

Source: www.express.co.uk

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