New images have been released to show how Lowestoft station could look with a reinstated concourse roof.

Fundraising has taken place to allow the Lowestoft Central Project and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership (CRP) to commission architectural drawings.

These drawings feature a double anex roof on the main concourse and three canopies over the platforms.

Additional fundraising will now take place so that full plans for the station can be developed, ahead of seeking large-scale funding to bring the drawings to life.

The station historically had a roof; however, following fire damage and near destruction during the World Wars, it was decided in 1992 to demolish it due to the substantial refurbishment required.

These new plans, created by Fain Redfern in association with Oxford Architects, show a new structure that minimises impact on the historic buildings.

The proposed plans will be on display at the station by the end of January.

“We are at the beginning of a very long journey in our efforts to reinstate a roof at Lowestoft station, our plan is to create a self-supporting structure that fully compliments the remaining Victorian architecture, provides much needed shelter for rail passengers and has a dual purpose in making the station an attraction in itself, able to host a variety of events and activities all year round.”

Chris Mitchell, Chair of the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership