A UK train station undergoing a multi-million renovation has revealed plans to open a new pub.
Carlisle’s train station upgrade is part of a called the Gateway Project.
This includes a new public square, car park and entrance.
But recent plans suggest the train station’s current Grade-II listed waiting room could be turned into a pub.
Once used by first class passengers, it even welcomed .
Currently used for storage, it will instead be converted with a new mezzanine floor.
Images revealed by Seed Architects show the restoration of some of the original 1880s as well as a bar area and seating.
said: “The platform 4 first class waiting room has remained largely in use since it opened in 1880, albeit with a number of changes in how it is operated.
“The most recent operation was as a public house, which unfortunately closed due to its poor commercial offering.
“A mezzanine level is to be added within the west end of the space, this will provide a new perspective to view the heritage features not seen before, enhancing the architectural space.
“This will bring a new aspect of the space allowing users to enjoy the room from a different perspective and introducing a modern element into this unique space.
“[But] without harming it and adding potential value to be translated economically, what will guarantee its continuity to be looked after properly.”;;
Outdoor seating also hopes to be added as part of the restoration.
The £27million redevelopment hopes to start this year, and be completed by 2027.
Around £20million of the funding is backed by both the UK and Scottish Governments as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal
The ambitious project hopes to encourage “more visitors to the city”;;.
Cumberland Council Leader Mark Fryer added: “This is excellent news for Carlisle.”;;
Carlisle Station fist opened in 1847, costing £53,000 at the time – £4.6million in today’s money.
It no welcomes around two million passengers a year with trains to London and as well as Edinburgh, Liverpool and Newcastle.
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