Guests from a galaxy far far away popped down to Elstree & Borehamwood Station yesterday to celebrate the completion of a new transport interchange and the town’s rich film history.
The redevelopment programme, which commenced in September 2010, has transformed the old forecourt into a new transport interchange – providing customers with:
- Better designed road access
- Step free access across the new forecourt
- New bus shelters and waiting areas
- Safer walking and cycling routes
- Additional cycle parking
- Additional disabled parking spaces in a more convenient location
The programme also includes a number of improvements that pay tribute to the town’s TV and film heritage, including star paving and film star lamp post banners. Further works are due to be completed by First Impressions, the film studio’s heritage group, with the installation of a stainless steel wall display.
The Star Wars characters were joined by Eastenders actress Barbara Windsor, who unveiled a plaque commemorating her filming career in the house, and Pink Panther actor Burt Kwouk.
FCC Managing Director, Neal Lawson, said:
“Elstree & Borehamwood Station is vital in connecting the community to central London and beyond – airports at Luton and Gatwick and international rail at St Pancras.
“However rail travel is often only part of a customer’s journey and today marks our joint efforts with the Council and community to improve integration and transition to other forms of transport when you arrive or leave the station.”
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Shame about the clapped out rolling stock and high fares for poor quality service Mr Lawson