KEIGHLEY railway station's £9.9m upgrade is in contention for a national honour.
The project has been shortlisted in the National Railway Heritage Awards.
As part of the 18-month scheme, the station forecourt, frontage, waiting room, footbridges, drainage system and masonry were refurbished.
Work also included the repair and renewal of timber in ramps and roofs, and extensive structural strengthening to the Grade II-listed building – constructed 140 years ago.
Hand-built timber frames were installed for some of the 100-plus new window panes, old cast-iron drainpipes were replaced with matching vintage designs made from aluminium, and chimneys were rebuilt brick-by-brick.
Plus, the station livery was restored to its classic colours of yellow vanilla and 'Keighley maroon'.
Jonny Ham, lead portfolio manager with Network Rail, says: "We’re honoured to be shortlisted for this award. The restoration of Keighley station was a team effort, and we’re proud to have delivered a project that respects the station’s heritage while improving the journey experience for today’s passengers."
Network Rail worked closely on the scheme with the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, whose water tower visitor centre project is also up for an award.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on December 3.
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