A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PASSENGERS AT CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Friday 2 Jun 2006

A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PASSENGERS AT CLAPHAM JUNCTION

Region & Route:: | Southern: Wessex; | Southern

The 10million rail passengers who use Clapham Junction each year are set to benefit from brighter lights and a safer station environment thanks to £1m of investment from Network Rail. The busy station, which is managed by South West Trains, is being treated to a complete overhaul of all its lighting, some of which dates back to the 1980s. Network Rail route director David Pape said: “We know that passengers feel safer in well-lit stations so we’re taking this opportunity to improve all lighting at Clapham Junction, not just that which needs replacing. Work has already begun on platforms 7-17 with platforms 1-6 due for completion by March 2007 and 16 electricians will work in the small hours so that there will be no disruption for passengers. “ Clapham Junction Group Station Manager Jim O’Brien said: “Already the feedback from our customers has been very positive so we look forward to a seeing the whole station lit up in all its glory early next year.”

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