A NEW vintage waiting room at Dorridge station has closed
after it was vandalised.
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A notice in the window said “Dave” had been scratched into a
fire place and mirror at the waiting room, opened on March 24.
The refurbishment – like others at stations including
Leamington Spa and Birmingham Moor Street
– includes vintage GWR fittings and posters.
The notice – now removed – said: “On two seperate occasions
this tag has been scratched into the fireplace and mirror at the newly opened
waiting room at Dorridge Station.
“If anyone recognises it and can identify the author would
they please e-mail fods.93@gmail.com.
“The Knowle and Dorridge Police Team and British Transport
Police have both been informed and are in possession of the image.
“The waiting room is now closed until repairs have been
carried out and security measures installed.”
Another notice at the waiting room – part of the station frontage - said: “Regrettably, within less than four weeks of being opened, the beautifully restored waiting room has been vandalised twice over the Easter period.
“The waiting room will be closed until further notice whilst
repairs are carried out.
“The graffiti tags used have been reported to West Midlands
Police and British Transport Police.
“We are sorry that the room will be unavailable for
passengers so soon afters its opening.”
The waiting room was restored by the Friends of Dorridge
Station with support from groups including Chiltern Railways and Centro.
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