Train station undergoes £78k revamp

Work has been completed on a £78,000 revamp of a Leicestershire railway station.

Train operator East Midlands Railway (EMR) said it had upgraded the footbridge used by passengers to cross the tracks at Melton Mowbray station.

It has also repainted parts of the Victorian-built station in maroon and cream - the colours of the old London Midland and Scottish Railway - in tribute to its heritage.

EMR said the work was part of a wider refurbishment of stations it runs, including seven along the Derwent Valley Line in Derbyshire and the Robin Hood Line in Nottinghamshire.

Philippa Cresswell, customer services director at EMR, said: "We regularly improve our regional stations, ensuring they remain safe, comfortable and visually appealing for our customers.

"These refurbishments are part of our broader commitment to enhancing the customer experience and preserving the character of our historic railway network."

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