Railway restoration project is recognised
0 Comments | Buxton Advertiser (Buxton, England), July 22, 2010
The project, by DB Schenker Rail (UK) Ltd, has been highly commended in the heritage category of Network Rail’s Partnership Awards, which were held in Birmingham last week.
The restoration project on the prominent Buxton landmark took place last summer, managed by DB Schenker with local firm Buxton Building Supplies, supported by the Railway Heritage Trust.
Work involved removing all the remaining glass, rubbing down the existing metal frame, repainting the frame and installing new toughened glass.
David Litherland, Project Manager for DB Schenker, said: “We are honoured that the restoration work on the fan window has been highly commended at Network Rail’s Partnership Awards. This impressive icon stands at the heart of the community, providing a striking welcome to visitors using the train station.”
Tony Kemp, Executive Councillor for Regeneration at High Peak Borough Council, said he was delighted that the quality of the restoration had been recognised officially.
“As a local authority, we’re investing heavily in Buxton as a destination of major importance to the regional economy,” he added
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