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29/03/2022
Taziker To Begin Next Phase Of Refurb Works At Bristol Temple Meads Station
Contractor Taziker are to begin the next phase of refurbishment works on the train shed roof at Bristol Temple Meads station.
From Tuesday 12 April, Network Rail;s team of engineers and Taziker will begin a key phase of the work to refurbish the roof of Bristol Temple Meads station, using a process known as grit-blasting to remove any old paint, dirt and surface contaminants from the metal parts of the structure before they can be repaired, repainted and reglazed.
The grit-blasting, which involves forcibly propelling abrasive material against a surface at high pressure, marks the latest stage of a complex multi-year project to carefully restore the Grade I listed roof, ensuring that it remains safe and retains its character for generations to come.
The roof refurbishment is due to be completed in the summer of 2024.
At the same time, a separate project to update all of the station's electrics is getting underway, which will see the overall power supply, lighting, passenger information and CCTV systems all brought up to modern day standards. To support this, from Monday 18 April the station's ticket office will be temporarily relocated to the former Bonapartes café bar on platform 3 for up to 12 weeks.
The roof restoration and rewire of the station are part of Network Rail’s Bristol Rail Regeneration programme, which is transforming Bristol Temple Meads into a world class transport hub. It means passengers will benefit from a brighter and more welcoming station environment, improved passenger information and an increase in retail offerings in the future.
The programme has already enabled improved train service reliability and an increase in suburban services following last summer’s £132m track and signalling upgrade at Bristol East Junction, as well as delivering a smarter, brighter and more welcoming entrance to Bristol Temple Meads following the refurbishment and repainting of the canopies at the front of the entrance.
From Tuesday 12 April, Network Rail;s team of engineers and Taziker will begin a key phase of the work to refurbish the roof of Bristol Temple Meads station, using a process known as grit-blasting to remove any old paint, dirt and surface contaminants from the metal parts of the structure before they can be repaired, repainted and reglazed.
The grit-blasting, which involves forcibly propelling abrasive material against a surface at high pressure, marks the latest stage of a complex multi-year project to carefully restore the Grade I listed roof, ensuring that it remains safe and retains its character for generations to come.
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The roof refurbishment is due to be completed in the summer of 2024.
At the same time, a separate project to update all of the station's electrics is getting underway, which will see the overall power supply, lighting, passenger information and CCTV systems all brought up to modern day standards. To support this, from Monday 18 April the station's ticket office will be temporarily relocated to the former Bonapartes café bar on platform 3 for up to 12 weeks.
The roof restoration and rewire of the station are part of Network Rail’s Bristol Rail Regeneration programme, which is transforming Bristol Temple Meads into a world class transport hub. It means passengers will benefit from a brighter and more welcoming station environment, improved passenger information and an increase in retail offerings in the future.
The programme has already enabled improved train service reliability and an increase in suburban services following last summer’s £132m track and signalling upgrade at Bristol East Junction, as well as delivering a smarter, brighter and more welcoming entrance to Bristol Temple Meads following the refurbishment and repainting of the canopies at the front of the entrance.
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