Leicester station (formally Known as 'Midland') is a shadow of its former self. It once boasted an overall roof and station buildings all designed by the renowned architect Charles Trubshaw who did a lot of work for the Midland Railway. This was all swept away, save for the grand frontage on London Road, by BR in 1978 when it was replaced by this rather utilitarian structure that remains very much of its time. As 222018 leaves with the 08.30 St. Pancras to Nottingham, 222104 arrives with the 08.49 Sheffield to London service.
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