Refurbishment of a historic railway footbridge has been completed at New Mills Newtown station in the Derbyshire Peak District.
The stairs and overbridge were strengthened and the 157-year-old steel structure has been grit blasted and fully repainted. The Grade-II listed Victorian footbridge was originally built in 1863, six years after the station opened. New Mills Newtown is on the route between Manchester and Buxton.
Regular maintenance has kept the railway crossing in good condition over the years, but this latest £340,000 investment will secure its future. No trains were affected while the work took place.
Ian Cockle, Network Rail’s project manager, said: “I’m very grateful to passengers for their patience whilst we improved the footbridge at New Mills Newton station.
“The 19th century footbridge is a key historic feature of the station. Our restoration work as part of the Great North Rail Project will ensure it remains safe and reliable for decades to come.”
Chris Jackson, regional director for Northern, said: “It’s fantastic to see the footbridge restored to such a high standard. Our colleagues at Network Rail have done a great job and I’m sure our customers will enjoy the benefits for many years.”
