Morgan Sindall Infrastructure undertakes a significant £22m contract to renovate Liverpool Street station’s roof, ensuring improved conditions for passengers.
- The Victorian station’s roof panels, plagued with lichen, are to be replaced, enhancing natural light in the concourse.
- The project includes restoring Georgian fittings and repairing aluminium sheeting while increasing drainage capacity.
- Disruption is minimised through innovative construction methods allowing work overhead as station operations continue.
- Scheduled improvements begin Christmas 2024, with a full completion date expected by the end of 2026.
Network Rail has awarded a substantial £22 million contract to Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, tasking them with the renovation of Liverpool Street station’s roof in London. This upgrade aims to address a variety of structural and environmental issues, ensuring a better experience for commuters. The Victorian roof, which suffers from significant lichen coverage, will see its glass reinforced plastic (GRP) panels over platforms 1 to 10 replaced, dramatically increasing the amount of natural light entering the concourse.
Additional works include the replacement or repair of over 600 Georgian panels along with their fittings at the southern end of the trainshed and concourse. The entirety of the aluminium roofing will undergo repairs and restoration efforts. These enhancements are designed not only to improve light and aesthetic appeal but also to ensure the station is more robust against adverse weather conditions.
Morgan Sindall’s comprehensive project will also tackle the station’s drainage, increasing the entire roof’s drainage capacity to cope with more frequent storm events. This is a vital part of the project, safeguarding the station from potential flooding and ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers.
Construction is set to begin around Christmas 2024. An innovative approach using a sliding works platform, which operates from Bishopgate’s Exchange Square, allows for the roof renewal to progress with minimal disruption to station operations. This ensures that all standard services can continue unhindered during the project’s duration.
The station will, however, undergo a temporary closure from 25th December to 1st January 2025, allowing for initial works on the shed roof panels to commence without interruption. The entire project aims for completion by the end of 2026, marking a significant improvement in the station’s infrastructure.
This renovation project promises to transform Liverpool Street station into a brighter and more weather-resilient transport hub by 2026.
