The project aimed to both conserve and improve the station

A new restoration of Bruce Grove Station was unveiled last week (Friday, 26th January).

The Arriva Rail London (ARL) project was funded by Transport for London (TfL), to improve the station’s efficiency and reliability by repairing and replacing the station’s historic assets.

The project expanded to ‘revive the historic station’s architectural charm’.

Charlotte Whitfield, customer experience director at ARL, said: “ARL and TfL are dedicated to preserving London’s iconic railway landmarks, as well as enhancing our customers’ experience of travelling on the London Overground. We hope that the rejuvenated station and new community spaces will serve the local community and rail users for generations to come.”

Alongside TfL, ARL worked on the project with Haringey Council, Network Rail, ArchCo and the Railway Heritage Trust.

Rory O’Neill, TfL’s general manager for London Overground, said: “Customer experience is at the heart of everything we do on the London Overground, and these improvements at Bruce Grove are an excellent example of just that. The station improvements were made sympathetically to ensure the charm of the station is retained whilst ensuring it is fit for the future for many years to come. We hope customers and the local community enjoy the improvements that have been made.”

Cllr Ruth Gordon, Haringey Council’s cabinet member for house building, placemaking and local economy, said: “This project represents a significant investment in a vital landmark, heritage asset and transport hub in the heart of Tottenham. We’re delighted that TfL and Arriva Rail London took on this project to help preserve, restore and enhance Tottenham’s unique heritage and identity and the results speak for themselves. This is just the beginning of an exciting and fantastic journey for Bruce Grove and the wider N17 area. Tottenham has a bright future and even more great things are yet to come.”

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