Network Rail has announced that they have taken ownership of Signal Point in Swindon.
The building, which is next to the railway station in the town, was taken back into the ownership of Network Rail on the 10th of August.
Signal Point, which still has a large British Rail logo on the front, is one of the most recognisable buildings in Swindon.
Network Rail plans to improve Signal Point after trying to get the building back in its control for a number of years.
Mike Gallop, Network Rail's Western route director, said: “We are excited that we can now start to plan how Signal Point and the land around it can be restored in line with plans that Swindon Borough Council have to regenerate the area.
“We will now work with the council to help develop Swindon station and the town as a whole.”
Councillor Dale Heenan, Swindon Borough Council's cabinet member for the town centre, said: “This is fantastic news and I think every resident and business will look forward to seeing this prominent office block back in use.
“I have been pushing hard behind the scenes for some time to get this landmark building sorted, and progress has been confidential so I am delighted Network Rail has finally made it happen.
“Signal Point is often visitors' first view of Swindon, and this building is part of our jigsaw for the town centre. Piece by piece we are seeing progress.”
Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, Member for South Swindon, added: “Signal Point occupies an important gateway site in Swindon, and I am very pleased that Network Rail not only have taken back ownership but also have committed to Improving Signal Point and the land around it, which will improve the appearance of this part of our town centre. I look forward to seeing swift progress.”
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Please don’t demolish this iconic building. Keep it as it is but convert into affordable apartments.
As it’s a iconic building in Swindon. Perhaps convert it into affordable apartments for people to live in. If it is a listed building which cannot be demolished but to be converted into apartments.