A popular Lake District railway station, which is operated by Northern, has been revamped thanks to a £200,000 investment.

Northern and Network Rail came together to complete the project that has transformed Grange-over-Sands‘ car park and toilets, allowing passengers to receive a more welcoming station.

Hundreds of passengers use the toilets at Grange-over-Sands each year, and now, newly refurbished toilets have now opened to the public.

Additionally, the car park at the railway station has been resurfaced to make sure that areas for pedestrians are marked, and a one way system has been made clearer.

Jane Murray, Station Manager at Northern, said: “We are working hard with our colleagues at Network Rail to make our stations better for customers. Improvements like these at Grange-over-Sands are essential in delivering our long-term strategy for the rail network.

“I am confident that these enhanced facilities will be welcomed by our customers. We are really pleased to see that the upgrade has been completed to such a high standard. It’s a real transformation.”

A number of stations across the North of England have been improved thanks to Network Rail and Northern that now provide passengers with a better experience.

Phil James, Network Rail’s North West route director, said: “We’re constantly investing in the railway to make it better and more reliable for passengers in Cumbria. The improved facilities at Grange-over-Sands station are important investments that put passengers first.

“This is a great example of the Great North Rail Project in action as we work with Northern to encourage more people to travel by rail for work and leisure in the North West.”

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