Brandon train station at potential risk of collapsing

Part of Brandon train station is currently closed while work is carried out to see what can be done to save the listed building. 

A spokeswoman for Greater Anglia said: "Following an inspection of the old station building at Brandon station on Wednesday, we were advised by our contractors that it was a potential risk of collapse."

The building is on the Norwich-bound side of the station and the problem has caused disruption on the tracks throughout the day. 

The spokeswoman added: "It has been proposed to remove the roof as an emergency measure and our contractors will attend the site with demolition experts today to determine how a safe system of work can be put in place to undertake that process.

“As it is a listed building, we are liaising with a number of organisations, including the local planning authority and Breckland Council’s building controls officer, to ensure that all relevant factors are taken into account.

Brandon train station is at risk of collapsing (Image: Newsquest)

"We will also engage with Natural England as the roof is home to a protected species of bat, who are currently in their hibernation period."

The Norwich-bound platform has been closed while the situation is on-going and the station footbridge has also been closed. 

“As a result, train services towards Norwich will not call at the station until the issue has been resolved," the spokeswoman said.

“A rail replacement bus service is running between Ely, Brandon and Thetford to allow customers to connect to and from trains, which are calling at all other usual booked stations.

“Train services towards Ely are not affected and can still call at the station as normal.

"As soon as we are able to allow safe access to the Norwich-bound platform and enable eastbound trains to call there again, we will provide updates on our website, social media and through other channels.