Chiltern Railways has announced that it has reopened Dorridge station’s waiting room after months out of action whilst refurbishment work was completed.

The operator has worked with the Friends of Dorridge Station group put the heritage feel back into the waiting room which can be found on Platform 1.

The project was started earlier in 2020 and was opened by Piers Wolf, Chairman of the Friends of Dorridge Station.

The restoration has included new vintage posters and paintwork as well as the installation of a restored original fireplace, floor as well as new lights and heritage-style benches.

Richard Allan, Managing Director for Chiltern Railways said, “Chiltern Railways are committed to improving our stations for our customers and ensuring that they are a pleasant place to be. We’re pleased to be able to re-open Dorridge station waiting room with these new improvements while still maintaining the original architecture and heritage feel. We hope our passengers will be pleased with the refurbishment that has taken place.”

Piers Wolf, Chairman of the Friends of Dorridge Station said: “Following our creation of a waiting room on Platform one in 2014, we were concerned that passengers on Platforms two/three were less well served so we are very grateful to Chiltern Railways for listening to us and working closely to our wish-list in order to provide such a welcoming and attractive environment. We value our relationship with Chiltern and hope to continue finding ways whereby, together, we can restore the station’s 1930’s appearance while providing a 21st century passenger experience.”

Paul Childs, Company Secretary for Railways Heritage Trust said they were pleased to have been able to support the refurbishment of the waiting room, which gave careful consideration to the heritage aspects of the station.

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