The station was officially unveiled after a major refurbishment at an event attended by local councillors, community groups, and rail industry representatives.
It was part of a joint improvement project between Network Rail, South Western Railway, the Railway Heritage Trust, and Richmond Council.
Richmond Council invested £100,000 into the station which is used by around 8.9 million passengers every year.
Richmond station’s 1930s architectural charm brought back to life (Image: Richmond Council) Councillor Alexander Ehmann, chair of the transport and air quality committee, said: “Richmond station is a key gateway to our borough.
“These improvements ensure the station is both functional and beautiful, improving the experience for everyone who uses it.
“Our investment, alongside the work of our partners, has helped restore a 1930s treasured landmark for generations to come.”
The restoration focused on bringing back the station’s Art Deco features, including a refurbished entrance canopy with a bronze-finished fascia and glasscrete rooflights.
Canopy uplighters were replaced, customer toilets refurbished, and new bronze-finish poster panels were added to the front elevation.
Throughout the project, train services continued as usual, businesses remained open, and access to the station was not disrupted.
Councillor Ehmann added: “Many of the station’s original features have been brought back to life.”
South Western Railway welcomed the restoration, acknowledging the benefits for both passengers and the local community.
Chris Gregory, asset enhancement manager for South Western Railway, said: “Richmond is one of our most important stations and its beautiful Art Deco building is one of the architectural jewels of our network.
“For us, it’s important that our customers enjoy a pleasant and welcoming environment when travelling with us, and that the communities we serve feel a sense of pride in their local station, which is the gateway to their area.
“That’s why we’ve been so pleased to partner with Network Rail, Railway Heritage Trust, and Richmond Council to restore Richmond station to its former glory.”
Richmond Council continues to focus on improving the borough’s transport infrastructure and town centres, ensuring Richmond remains an attractive and accessible place for residents and visitors.
Councillor Gareth Roberts, leader of Richmond Council, said: “The transformation that has been achieved has been truly remarkable.
“Over the past forty years, the glories of Richmond Station’s wonderful Art Deco heritage have been hidden behind various layers of unattractive and uninspiring clutter.
“This wonderful refurbishment now allows Richmond Station a chance to shine once more; and the really exciting thing is that there is still more work to do.
“I can’t wait to see the full splendour of Richmond Station when the full works are finally completed.”
Councillor Roberts added: “This project is much more than just improving the station’s appearance – it’s one of the many ways our transport network is being improved to build a safer, convenient, and attractive borough for all residents.”
