The main artery through which industry, commerce, and people travel in and out of Preston, the city’s historic railway station boasts not only a storied and long past, but an ever-changing face as well.
From its early days when it was far more basic and dealing with but a mere handful of services each day, to the modern iteration which we see today and which caters for over four million passengers a year, the station has evolved hugely.
With that in mind, take a look at some of our best archive pictures to demonstrate the developing nature of Preston’s Railway Stations over the decades.



19. Preston railway station is emptier than usual on the day of the Queen's funeral. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Kelvin Stuttard

20. Photo Neil Cross; Preston Railway Station during the first day of the industrial action of 2023
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