Network Rail’s Chairman Lord Peter Hendy opened Henley-in-Arden’s newly-refurbished station on Thursday February 22.
He was joined by representatives from the Railway Heritage Trust, Henley-in-Arden Parish Council, West Midlands Railway, Friends of the Shakespeare Line and Friends of Henley Railway Station.
The original station building, which dates from 1908, has been repurposed into a community space and bar, after being left empty since the 1990s.
Concerned about the deterioration of the building and the developing signs of anti-social behaviour, local community group Friends of Henley Railway Station (FHRS) stepped in to lead the transformation.
The station renovation has seen an extensive refit, and now includes a micro-brewery. Network Rail’s Chairman Lord Peter Hendy and Angela Okey, chair of Friends of Henley Railway Station open the newly-renovated station. (click to scroll through images). NETWORK RAIL
With the support of Network Rail, West Midlands Railway, Henley-in-Arden Parish Council and the Railway Heritage Trust, FHRS carried out structural repairs to the building before reworking and renovating the space.
The building accommodates a micro-brewery which local residents will run, with their products being served in the bar alongside other local beers, local wines, soft drinks and snacks. The lounge will provide a multi-functional community space, equipped with IT facilities, which can be hired for small functions.
All income and profits from the bar and community space are planned to be invested back into the building, facilities and station area.
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