Virgin Trains has completed the refurbishment of Preston station, designed to enhance the experience for ever-growing customer numbers. The refurbishment, which has taken place over two years, is the result of a £2m (EUR2.2m) investment by the company.
Following the project, the station has a new entrance, which features a retail unit, Customer Information Screens and additional Ticket Vending Machines, offering direct access between platform 7 and Butler Street, as well as the multi-storey car park.
Passengers travelling to or from Preston station can also now take advantage of free high-speed Wi-Fi on the concourse and platforms, as well as new retail outlets.
Alongside station improvements designed to give passengers more amenities, Network Rail have resurfaced platforms 3 and 4 to complement them. The heritage tiles on platforms 3 and 4 have also been restored.
“Over two million passengers use Preston railway station each year, making it a critical transport asset and important gateway for Lancashire and for people further afield. These changes will undoubtedly improve the experience for passengers,” County Councillor Michael Green, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Planning, said.
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