A joint project has seen Grange over Sands train station revamped thanks to a £200,000 investment.

The joint project from Northern and Network Rail has transformed Grange-over-Sands car park and toilets – giving customers a better, more welcoming station.

The new toilets at the Cumbrian station are now open to the public and have been fully refurbished to meet the needs of the hundreds of passengers who use the station each year.

The toilets have been fitted with improved tiling, flooring, toilets, sinks, new hand dryers and enhanced baby changing facilities.

Jane Murray, station manager at Northern Rail, said: “We are working hard with our colleagues at Network Rail to make our stations better for customers. Improvements like these at Grange-over-Sands are essential in delivering our long-term strategy for the rail network.

“I am confident that these enhanced facilities will be welcomed by our customers. We are really pleased to see that the upgrade has been completed to such a high standard. It’s a real transformation.”

In addition, resurfacing work has been carried out in the station’s car park. The improvement work has ensured that pedestrian areas are clearly marked, and the one-way system has been made significantly clearer.

Phil James, Network Rail’s North West route director added: “The improved facilities at "Grange-over-Sands station are important investments that put passengers first.

This is a great example of the Great North Rail Project in action as we work with Northern to encourage more people to travel by rail for work and leisure in the North West.”