Barons Court station repairs approved by council

A 120-year-old west London Tube station will undergo a range of repairs and decorating to give it more authentic colour scheme, after Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved an application by Transport for London (TfL).

A number of issues currently affect the Grade-II listed Barons Court station, including rotting to much of the canopy, cracked glazing on its staircase and rust and water damage to its columns.

Works will be scheduled at the Edwardian station towards the end of 2025.

These are set to include replacing timber in its canopy, strengthening columns and repainting the station in District line colours, as well as general repairs and refurbishments, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Barons Court, which was built in 1904 for the Metropolitan District Railway, today serves both the District and Piccadilly lines.

In its submission, TfL wrote: “The current colour scheme is not thought to be original and changing this would have no effect on the significance of the building.

"Rather, it would enhance the station and be a more authentic and appropriate colour scheme for a District line station.”

It is unclear at present whether the works, which are still subject to funding approval, will result in any closures.

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