ONE of London’s most unreliable stations will reopen its doors after almost a year having undergone a £5.2million renovation.
Cutty Sark station in Greenwich, – which saw 7.6million passengers a year – will officially be back in action a week earlier than planned.
TfL have confirmed Cutty Sark station will finally be reopening its doors next weekCredit: Google maps
Repairs began after more than 3,500 people had signed a petition to replace the old escalators that date back to 1999.
The escalators at Cutty Sark were causing frequent travel disruptions and closures, forcing passengers to take the 121 station steps instead.
Four new escalators have been installed in “the most complex escalator replacement scheme ever undertaken on the DLR and the “.
The shiny new escalators will be up and running from March 23 – 8 days earlier than TfL had thought – and should last the station 30-40 years.
A new lift has also been installed as well as energy-efficient lighting, upgraded safety features, local artwork, and a new raised ceiling.
Lord Duvall OBE AM, Assembly Member for Greenwich and Lewisham, said: “Fixing the escalators at Cutty Sark DLR has been a long-running issue, so I am glad their repair is nearly complete, and the station is due to reopen ahead of schedule.”
Before it closed, Cutty Sark was the 3rd busiest station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), after Canary Wharf and Limehouse.
The reopening will come as brilliant to local owners as visitors to Greenwich town have reportedly dropped like flies since the station’s closure.
Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for , said: “It’s fantastic to see this major upgrade at Cutty Sark DLR station being delivered earlier than expected, meaning Londoners and visitors will soon be able to enjoy quicker and easier journeys to and from Greenwich town centre.
“The Mayor and I feel strongly that everyone should be able to enjoy everything our great city has to offer, so network improvements like this are vital as we continue building a fairer, greener, better London for everyone.”
Four new escalators have been installed as part of a £5.2million renovationCredit: Tom Page via Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
