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Southminster station renaissance

27 Jun 2008

National Express East Anglia’s Southminster station has been rejuvenated following a redecoration programme, the installation of new signage and the creation of a beautiful garden.

The redecoration work has been undertaken over a number of weeks by both contractors and in-house National Express East Anglia staff. Firstly the doors, windows and light columns were decorated. Next the subway was decorated by Norman Christianson of National Express East Anglia. Norman also took the time to clean the mural, making the colours look more vibrant than they have for sometime.

Grace Stevens, Community Rail Partnership Officer for Essex and South Suffolk, said:

‘It is Norman’s speed and care for detail that make such a difference. He understands the pride we have for our stations and he shares that pride.’

The subway is now a more welcoming environment for customers, who can enjoy the mural in all its former glory. New, smart signage has also been installed at the station to add the finishing touch to the improvements.  

In addition, Southminster station has also benefitted from the attentions of a willing band of volunteers, who are particularly keen gardeners. The sustainable dry garden they have created includes:
Blue Juniper, Pyracantha, Cotoneaster, Cordyline, and Euonymus.

Speaking of the cooperation which has brought about the improvements to the station Grace went on to say: ‘We are one team, one partnership. Our volunteers are working together with the partnership at National Express East Anglia to get things done to keep the stations looking good.’

Lynda Stone, National Express East Anglia’s Group Station Manager for the Southend and Metro Route, commented:

‘The improvements at Southminster station are a testament to the skill, dedication and cooperation of our staff, volunteers and contractors. I am really grateful for their efforts. Working together, the station is looking brighter and better than ever before. The station environment has really been enhanced for our customers.’
 
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Please contact the National Express East Anglia Press Office on 0207 549 5966/64.