THE East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has unveiled its blueprint for the £600,000 redevelopment of its northern terminus of Rawtenstall station.
An application for planning permission for the scheme, which will also provide community facilities, has been submitted to Rossendale Borough Council.
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The plans include the erection of an L-shaped canopy spanning the entire length and width of the station buildings, and the construction of a 37-metre fully accessible building, accommodating a cafe, kitchen, activity/community room, tourist information centre, and toilet and baby changing facilities.
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Under the scheme, being led by Bury-based Equilibrium Architects, there will also be alterations to the station building, including the expansion of Buffer Stops bar and the relocation of the current toilet facilities.
A new station forecourt will be created by remodelling of outside space, including landscaping, and the provision of sheltered cycle stands and picnic areas.
ELR chairman Mike Kelly said: “This is a very exciting time for us here at the ELR with record levels of growth in visitors and hosting a wide range of diverse events.
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