Warm welcome to Bankside and South Bank signage at Blackfriars station

The decision by Network Rail to include the words “London Blackfriars - for Bankside and South Bank” on platform signage on the southern side of Blackfriars has been warmly welcomed by Caroline Pidgeon, the leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, along with Simon Hughes MP. The changes follow Caroline and Simon's long campaign for a changed name to Blackfriars station.

Commenting on Network Rail's proposals Caroline said:

“While I would have preferred a complete change of the station’s name, this is still a great step forward for the Bankside area. This new signage can only help ensure far more people are aware of the wide range of venues in Bankside area, from the Globe Theatre through to the Tate Modern."

Simon Hughes MP further commented:

"The announcement from Network Rail about the name and signs for the new Blackfriars Station is good news for all who have campaigned for Bankside to be given a higher profile on the transport maps of London.

"Bankside is the historic cultural heart of London attracting millions of visitors a year.

"It is therefore entirely right that the new Blackfriars station, which will be accessible from the south side of the Thames for the first time, makes clear that this is the stop for Bankside and the South Bank."