The restored Wemyss Bay station has joined stations across the UK in lighting up blue to show support for NHS workers in the battle against coronavirus.
Wemyss Bay, located on the West Coast of Scotland, offers panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde which meant the lighting up of the station was seen locally and across to the Southern Islands of Argyle and Bute.
The £5m refurbishment of Wemyss Bay saw the station canopy and roof upgraded, repairs to the sea wall and building improvements which was completed in 2016.
The station also provided the back-drop for Vodafone’s 2017 Christmas advert.
Alex Hynes, Managing Director at Scotland’s Railway, said: “We are delighted to illuminate what many consider to be one of Scotland’s most iconic stations as a symbol of public support for the vital and fantastic work of NHS staff who are tackling the coronavirus. We continue to be humbled on a daily basis by the incredible dedication shown by staff in the NHS, and we are grateful to all key workers across the country, including our railway family, who are playing a massive role in supporting the country at this time.”
Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock & Inverclyde said; “We are hugely grateful to all the staff at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and NHS staff and key workers across the area and beyond for their efforts in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. This, of course, includes key workers from Inverclyde 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 iconic Wemyss Bay station – which will provide a fantastic back-drop.”
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As IBM railway station that has been mothballed (as well closed). And new houses and business park is to be built on the former IBM factory site (next to the A78 Inverkip Road). Will IBM station could reopen and to be renamed as Chrisswell.
Wemyss Bay station looks stunning in blue. 💙💙