The 19th Century London station set for upgrades

The view heading towards Greenwich Station in 1840

Greenwich train station in south-east London is set for a £50,000 upgrade.

The project will reportedly improve the 19th century station by removing excess signage, adding comfortable seating and creating a local history information board.

Southeastern Railway has announced it will be providing the funds to the Greenwich Society, who will oversee the work.

Artwork from local schools and colleges is also intended to be displayed in the Grade II-listed station.

Greenwich station as it looks today

A spokesperson for the Greenwich Society said it was "delighted to receive a grant to upgrade Greenwich Station as a Grade II-listed building and gateway to the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site which draws millions of visitors each year.”

They added: “It also reflects that it was the first mainline metro railway built on viaducts from London Bridge and Deptford in 1836."

The grant comes as part of a wider project from Southeastern Railway to fund 13 community projects across its network in south-east London, Kent and East Sussex to deliver social value and reduce inequality.

Damian Testa, Southeastern’s head of public affairs, said: "Our railway sits at the heart of communities, not only getting people from A to B, but also driving economic growth and jobs, and helping people break down barriers to reach their potential."