Member of Parliament for Clwyd South, Simon Baynes MP, visited Corwen Station on the Llangollen Steam Railway on Saturday 13th May to meet the dedicated team of volunteers who have been working tirelessly on its construction, ahead of the station’s upcoming official reopening on 2nd June.
During his visit, Simon Baynes expressed his gratitude to the volunteers who have contributed their time, effort and resources to the building of the brand-new Corwen Station over the last decade. Their hard work has completed a beautiful station that will soon provide an enhanced experience for both residents and visitors alike.
The impressive steel canopy, with a cost of £190,000, was made possible through the Clwyd South UK Levelling Up Fund grant of £13.3 million, which Simon Baynes MP played a crucial role in securing as Member of Parliament for Clwyd South. This funding has been instrumental in supporting various projects in the area, and the progress at Corwen Station stands as a testament to its positive impact.
Phil Coles, Chairman of the Llangollen Railway Trust, said:
“Seeing our station open on 2nd June will be a very special day, the realisation of a 50-year dream by our founders to reopen the railway between Llangollen and Corwen. It’s been quite a journey, but we have made it. We’ve seen such incredible commitment from dedicated volunteers and supporters; from those who have laid the bricks to those who have worked to help secure government funding like Simon. I’m proud to have been part of the team that has put a station back on the map in Corwen.”
Speaking about the visit, Simon Baynes MP commented:
“It was a great pleasure to be able to meet the volunteers who have put so much time and effort into rebuilding of Corwen Station and to express not only my gratitude but also that of the wider community for their heroic work.
“Once reopened, this will provide a great boost to the Llangollen & Corwen Railway and the local area.”
