The redevelopment of Blackfriars station started in 2008 and cost 350m before being reopened to passengers in 2012.
The station serves Kent and south London and is part of the Thameslink network of First Capital Connect at the time and is used daily by upwards of 44,000 passengers per day.
The station would become unique as it would span the bridge over the river, the previous station sat on the north side and the railway lines crossed the river on a bridge that runs next to Blackfriars bridge that carries road and pedestrian traffic.
The new station would cross the river with entrances on the north and south sides of the Thames, and the platforms on the bridge itself.
The redevelopment would increase the number of trains that could use the station from 12 to 24 trains per hour in each direction.
The station roof also contains 600sq meters of Photovoltaic cells and is capable of producing over 1.1MW of energy giving it some serious green credentials.
The existing underground station was also redeveloped and it serves the District and Circle lines.
The existing rail bridge was widened with a new deck and more arch ribs and the existing bridge components were strengthened.
The destination wall was removed from the old station, restored and added to its new location next to the toilets on the station concourse.
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