Balfour Beatty and Transport for London (TfL) have received a prestigious national heritage award for work to refurbish Crystal Palace station in South London.

The 'London Underground Operational Enhancement Award', given by the National Railway Heritage Association, recognises "the upkeep of our rich heritage of railway and tramway buildings and structures".

The works were delivered by Balfour Beatty for Transport for London around the continuing operations of the station and included reinstatement of the grade II listed Victorian era ticket hall and station to its original form as built in 1854.

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It achieved the provision of twenty-first century facilities including step-free access, three lift-shafts and a new footbridge which now links all six platforms together. Other modern improvements included new CCTV and mechanical and electrical services including communications and lighting systems.

The services installed were hidden so as not to detract from the Victorian architectural features and the Balfour Beatty team worked in close collaboration with English Heritage, Rail Heritage and Local Planning Authorities throughout the works.

The station is now a busy and important transport hub on the inner suburban network, providing access to the national rail network into London Bridge and as far out as Guildford and Horsham and London Overground services.

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