Date: 14 Nov 2006 13:40
We are listening to our passengers and have responded with a proposed £309, 000 investment to improve station facilities across a number of our staffed stations with Gerrards Cross being the first.
Our passengers at Gerrards Cross will benefit from a refurbishment of the majority of the station with a primary focus on the platform areas, the booking hall and waiting room including new timber flooring and new paint work, new seating and new community notice boards.
Most importantly, we will be automating the booking hall and waiting room doors to open via sensor and the toilet facilities will be enabled with disabled facilities for easy use by disabled passengers.
Managing Director Cath Proctor said: “We value our customers needs and requirements and are focused on delivering these to them. We listen to our passengers and what we are hearing is that there is a need for an improvement of station facilities at Gerrards Cross, so we are making this happen.
“Gerrards Cross can expect new ticket gates for their security and a revitalised station that will bring a sense of history and achievement for passengers to enjoy. A historic series of photographs will be on display outlining the last 100 years of Gerrard Cross station and the area surrounding it.
“Our objective is have Gerrard Cross residents proud of their local station which we believe we will achieve by making this investment,” Ms Proctor said.
Other components of the station enhancement include new Gerrards Cross station signage, new platform lines, a relocation and replacement of the cycle shelter, replacement of the old clock and the removal of the old fence from the car park entrance.
We will also be creating a beautiful landscaped garden throughout the station for all passengers’ enjoyment.
For most of the week Chiltern Railways runs at least 3 trains an hour between Gerrards Cross and London. They also run at least 1 train an hour between Gerrards Cross and Birmingham with passengers sometimes changing at High Wycombe.
Following the commencement of the Gerrards Cross station enhancement, Chiltern Railways will be turning their attention to the nearby Beaconsfield station.
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