117-year-old railway signal box refurbished in Shrewsbury

The largest operational mechanical signal box in the world has had its biggest refurbishment in more than a decade. Work on Shrewsbury's 117-year-old, Grade II listed Severn Bridge Junction signal box has been completed – weather proofing the building with double glazed windows and timber cladding added. The historic building has its original 180 levers inside, with 89 still in use today and is responsible for signalling around 280 trains every day. The £250,000 refurbishment of the Edwardian building has been carried out by Network Rail and MPH Construction. Read more on this story here: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/l... Subscribe to our channel for the best in original content from around the region ►   / @shropshirestarnews   Follow us on Twitter ►   / shropshirestar   Facebook ►   / shropshirestar