Network Rail has announced that improvement works have begun at Balham Railway Station, and should be completed by Spring 2021.
The station is an interchange between train on the network and London Underground services across south London.
The work involves several improvements, including work to the platform canopies and the canopy gutters.
Platforms at the station, which first opened in 1856 as Balham Hill, will have new tactile paving installed and the surface drainage system improved.
Paul Harwood, regional investment director for Network Rail, said: “The project at Balham station will bring a range of benefits to passengers and improve their travel experience. Station users can expect to see these works completed early next year, and they will also include vegetation clearance from the surrounding area and station cleaning.
“These improvements will ensure we can continue to provide a railway which meets the needs of passengers, well into the future.”
Chris Fowler, Customer Services Director for Southern and Gatwick Express, said: “On behalf of our customers, we welcome Network Rail's wide-ranging renewal of station structures at Balham. Though some are unseen by passengers, all are important for their comfort and safety. We've refurbished the accessible toilet as part of our own network-wide, multimillion-pound station improvement programme, which will also provide new seating and a platform shelter here once the current work is complete.
“Throughout this work, our passengers can travel with confidence as we continue our stringent cleaning regime in stations and on trains.”
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Balham station does need a facelift. Great job that Network Rail is there to maintain the station.
for all the old timers
Balham.Gateway to the South, Peter Sellers
Will it include lifts to make the station step-free accessible. Or ramps perhaps. Unless it does have ramps.