The Minister of State for Transport, Conservative MP, Theresa Villiers, has responded to our requests for assistance in getting action on the bridge at Wimbledon Station with a letter.
It seems that Network Rail has fallen back on its estimate that to take any action on the bridge would cost £100,000. However, the worst areas of graffiti are over pavements, and presumably could be cleaned or painted over for much less – which would be an improvement, even if the entire bridge wasn’t repainted.
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21/01/2011 at 12:22 am
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21/03/2011 at 9:57 am
I cannot understand why NetWork Rail is not interested in helping the community to feel proud of where they live. When I open my front door I am confronted with an ugly high wall and overgrown weeds. I know that any major upgrades would be expensive but not repair and paint. Is there anything the local residents could do? The bridge and walls are depressing and dowdy and I like many residents want to feel proud of where we live.
Paint yes
21/03/2011 at 10:02 am
Hi Clare, we’re currently liaising with Caroline Pidgeon’s office (London Assembly member) about how we continue to tackle Network Rail on this.
28/10/2011 at 1:02 pm
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