Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has been awarded a £22 million contract by Network Rail to revitalise the roof of London Liverpool Street station. The project aims to improve the station’s appearance and resilience against increasingly severe weather conditions.
A significant portion of the station’s roof, particularly over platforms 1-10, is currently obscured by lichen growth, limiting natural light. The project will involve replacing these panels with modern materials to enhance the station’s ambiance and passenger experience.
To address the challenges posed by climate change, the project will also focus on improving the roof’s drainage system. This will ensure that the station can withstand more frequent and intense rainfall events, mitigating the risk of water ingress and disruptions to station operations.
Key elements of the project include:
- Replacement of aging GRP panels at the northern end of the trainshed
- Repair or replacement of over 600 Georgian panels and fittings at the southern end
- Repair of aluminium roof sheeting across the entire roof
- Enhancement of the roof’s drainage system
- Repair and restoration of valance panels
To minimise disruption to station operations, the work will be carried out using a suspended platform system, allowing construction to take place overhead while the station remains open to passengers.
Emily Heria, Network Rail Anglia sponsor for the roof renewal programme said: “London Liverpool Street is the jewel in the crown for the Anglia rail network and our passengers deserve to have a bright, dry and welcoming station.
“Awarding this contract to Morgan Sindall Infrastructure marks an major step forward to giving this important station the care and attention it deserves and to shore up the roof against increasing and more frequent storm events.”
Olivia Perkins, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure Managing Director for Rail, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this scheme, to refresh and improve the resilience of the roof at Liverpool Street station.
“In planning the works we have aimed to put passengers first, working closely with Network Rail and key stakeholders, and learning from previous schemes, to develop a methodology that will minimise the impact to station users. We are pleased to be getting underway.”
The roof renewal project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
