LOOKING UP FOR HACKNEY DOWNS
Station upgrades present and future have accessibility and heritage in mind
This impressive concourse is a glimpse of how the future might look at Hackney Downs station. Plans have been drawn up to reopen a derelict ticket hall at the station – part of a wider revamp and access scheme.
Once finished, the proposed new open space will include retail outlets and colleague accommodation.
The opportunity to restore the old ticket hall arose alongside an Access for All plan to install new lifts at the station.
It is hoped the revamp will have a similar effect to recent improvements at nearby Hackney Central. These have proved a hit with colleagues and customers and are helping breathe new life into the area.
The existing space
The existing space
The renovation is still in the planning stage, with various permissions and funding still to be secured.
Project manager Max Kenna said if it goes ahead, it would be an “amazing opportunity” to bring back infrastructure that hadn’t been used for so long. He added: “It could be one of the most outstanding stations on the network.”
The existing space
The existing space
BRUCE’S REGENERATION GAIN
Roof replacement work is underway at Bruce Grove as part of a scheme to restore the historic station to its Victorian glory. The work will make the disused platform waiting rooms watertight, preparing them for potential future community use.
Platform and canopy restoration work has already been completed, with Arriva Rail London working alongside heritage teams from TfL and Network Rail. Worn-out décor has been refreshed with a colour scheme reflecting the station’s origins as part of the Great Eastern Railway.
Canopy dagger boards have been recreated from modern materials
Canopy dagger boards have been recreated from modern materials
Even the distinctive canopy dagger boards have been recreated from modern, more durable materials to help return the station to its Victorian prime.
As well as being a few steps from the busy shopping area
of Tottenham High Road, the station is close to the historic Bruce Castle.
“The project is a good example of how we can work with our landlord, partners, stakeholders, neighbours and local authority to achieve a common goal that benefits all involved,” said ARL project manager Steve Driver.
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