'Lots of progress has been made' - Repairs continue at history Oswestry railway building

Shropshire Council has been carrying out important repairs to the Cambrian Station Building in Oswestry to address safety concerns and keep the historic site safe and sound.

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Shropshire Council, the work has included fixing the building’s exterior to prevent falling masonry (some of which has been captured by the scaffolding which surrounds the building), removing dangerous asbestos tiles and replacing them with Welsh slate, as well as giving windows and doors a fresh coat of Cambrian Railway colours.

The Cambrian Station Building, a Grade II listed property belonging to Shropshire Council, boasts a rich history that stretches back to the mid 1860s. Once serving as the local railway station and the Cambrian Railway headquarters, it was key in connecting Oswestry and North Wales. 

Though still used seasonally by the Cambrian Heritage Railway, the building now needs major investment to stay safe and functional.

Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for housing and assets, said: “This building holds significant cultural value for our community, and these essential repairs ensure it remains safe and usable for future generations.

“Since taking on the ownership of the building last year lots of progress has been made. Behind the scaffolding we’ve made some of the more fragile parts of the building safe, while retaining and reinstating its historic features where necessary.

“We are committed to maintaining the heritage and integrity of this important site and we look forward to finding a suitable use for it so that it can continue to serve the community for many years to come.”