Moor
Street Station remained closed for a number of years, falling into
dereliction and decay. However, at a cost of £11 million this Grade II
listed building has been restored to its 1930's look and feel and is
once again at the hub of the city rail network.
Originally built
by the Great Western Railway it was first opened in 1909 to take
pressure off the busy Snow Hill Station. The tunnel link between Snow
Hill Station and Moor Street closed in 1968 which led to the rapid
decline of Moor Street which became overgrown and disused with final
closure in 1987.
Finally
in 2002 Moor Street Station was renovated at a cost of £11 million and
tastefully transformed into its current 1930's style station with
reproduction lamps, shop fronts, clock and signage. The booking office
and ticket office and the seating and fixtures and fittings all blend
in with the overall theme and include shops and a cafe.
As Moor
Street Station experiences increased volumes of trains and commuters,
it's future seems secure for the medium to long term.
