Passengers will soon benefit from the major overhaul of an historic station footbridge on the Cumbrian Coast line.
Network Rail is investing £450,000 to lovingly restore the railway crossing at Harrington station on the picturesque route between Workington and Whitehaven.
As part of the investment, the Victorian stairs and overbridge will be strengthened, and the steel will be grit blasted and fully repainted in its heritage colours by contractor Taziker.
So last weekend it was lifted away for the 12-week repairs to take place at Taziker’s factory in St Helen’s.
“Whenever we carry out work like this we take great care to make sure it’s done sensitively and is in keeping with the railway’s heritage. This wouldn’t have been possible without the close partnership with Community Rail Cumbria to make sure that the paint work is in-keeping with the original design.
Passengers will be able to use a temporary footbridge to access both platforms while the work takes place.
“The work complements projects underway across my constituency to sensitively conserve our historic landmarks, including multi-million pound investments in Maryport via the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) and the Future High Street Funds.
No trains will be disrupted while the work is carried out.
The footbridge will be put back in pride of place in January 2023 for locals and tourists alike to enjoy.
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