New images released by the design team behind Darlington’s historic rail station revamp project show how it will look when finished.
The team comprises Aecom, BAM, Network Rail, the Tees Valley Combined Authority, Darlington Borough Council and LNER.
The Victorian transport hub and surrounding area are undergoing a £140m regeneration to preserve its heritage features and improve accessibility.
Mark McIntosh, regional director of architecture and design at Aecom, said: “Protecting and preserving historic assets and the station’s heritage is an important requirement of this regeneration project. The beauty of the station’s original designs has been a constant source of inspiration for this revitalisation.
“We’ve aimed to create an aesthetically pleasing design that blends modern innovations with older feats of engineering. For example, the new footbridge design is influenced by the sinuous, sleek form of the Azuma trains passing through the station every day.
“Meanwhile, the internal part of the bridge will reflect heritage elements such as the lattice purlins, steel struts and ties within the station roof. Contemporary materials and colours complement those of the original building, while also providing an efficient design.”
The development is set to be completed by 2025 to coincide with the Stockton and Darlington Railway bicentennial celebrations.
