ULVERSTON train station has been described as a 'sad reflection' of the town as vegetation grows out of the glass canopy.
The 146-year-old grade-II listed station is notable for its Victorian architecture - boasting a clock tower, a glass canopy and a historic waiting room. It was even the host of the former nightclub Buffers.
However pictures taken by Nicholas Stockton, 71, who is from Broughton but regularly travels to Ulverston, shows the station as it is now.
Shrubs can be seen growing out of the gutters (Image: Nicholas Stockton)
Mr Stockton said: "I think it's a really sad reflection. Allowing a grade-II listed building to fall into disrepair suggests nobody gives a damn - I know that's not the case."
Hundreds of people expressed their dismay at the condition of the station when Mr Stockton shared the images on social media.
The Victorian station has seen better years (Image: Nicholas Stockton)
"If something is not done very, very soon I don't think it will be repairable," he said.
"For many people it's a gateway to the Lake District and that part of Cumbria - it's in complete contrast to the most lovely market town. It's very surprising given how many festivals go on in Ulverston."
Northern said 'maintaining a 146-year-old station can be challenging' (Image: Nicholas Stockton)
He described the gutters as 'completely overgrown' and questioned how much weight the roof could take if the vegetation kept growing. It is clear from the photos that some of the glass panels are missing.
A Northern spokesperson said: “Maintaining a 146-year-old station can be challenging, but we have worked with industry partners to make a series of improvements after reviewing feedback from our customers.
Some of the glass panels in the canopy are missing (Image: Nicholas Stockton)
“We recently repainted the waiting room as part of a £10,000 upgrade and carried out repairs to the clock tower, chimney stacks and canopy gutters.
“New glass windows have been fitted, automatic doors have been installed and the underpass, handrails, stairs and canopies which are not being replaced have been repainted.
“Working with Network Rail, we are also preparing plans to replace the station’s glass roof and install a new under canopy lighting system.”
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