Dundee railway station lights up blue in support of NHS

Dundee railway station was lit-up blue to show support for key workers and front-line NHS staff across the country.

The redeveloped station joined in with other stations in thanking NHS staff for their hard work through the coronavirus crisis.

The £38m redevelopment was completed in July 2018 ahead of the British Open Golf at Carnoustie.

The illumination of Dundee station coincided with the weekly Clap for Carers.

Alex Hynes, Managing Director at Scotland's Railway, said: “We are delighted to illuminate what has fast become an iconic building in the City as a symbol of public support for the vital and fantastic work of NHS staff who are tackling the coronavirus. We are humbled on a daily basis by the bravery and dedication shown by staff in the NHS and we are grateful to all key workers across the country, including those in our railway family, who are playing a massive role in supporting the country at this time.”

Councillor John Alexander, Leader of Dundee City Council, said; “We are hugely grateful to all the staff at Ninewells hospital and NHS staff and key workers across Dundee and beyond for their efforts in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. This, of course, includes so many of our own staff and key workers from the council who are at the forefront of supporting vulnerable individuals and serving and supporting the community in so many different ways at this difficult time. Lighting the station blue is a great way to show support for everyone in the fight against COVID-19, and we are grateful to Network Rail for taking forward this activity at the redeveloped Dundee station – which will provide a fantastic back-drop.”

The lighting of Dundee station was undertaken for Stage Group and following social distancing guidelines from the government.

The station concourse and facade was lit up blue from 8 pm until 11 pm on Thursday, May 14th 2020.

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