Draughtiest stations?

[peteb]

This refers to "modern" design stations with covered walkways, bridges and concourses, as well as traditional larger stations with plenty of canopy cover and waiting areas. (Not open air halts!).

Worcestershire Parkway today gets my vote: very very draughty!! And virtually nowhere to sit if awaiting a connection.

 

[haggishunter]

Perth - no friggin' contest!

 

[thenorthern]

Quite often I have heard people mention Haymarket as being draughty.

 

[fgwrich]

Reading. A Perma wind tunnel on the "transfer decks" (which I've even seen covered in Snow) while the platforms aren't much different either.

 

[jamesst]

Liverpool Lime Street main concourse, it could be 30 degrees outside but still freezing in there.

 

[Mintona]

Bristol Parkway and Ebbsfleet International.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

My vote is for Haywards Heath due to the covered platforms there being elevated up above street level.

 

[TheEdge]

Bristol Parkway and Worcester Forgate Street are something else when it comes to windy.

 

[Efini92]

Platforms 13/14 at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester oxford road

 

[sem34090]

If I had to answer right now I'd say Machynlleth because I've been stood here for the past half hour waiting for someone to unlock this bloody 158!

 

[Andy Pacer]

I can remember a few freezing cold hours 'in' Darlington station when hunting Pacers in 2017/2018 when they were on borrowed time.

 

[Parallel]

Barmouth, Gretna Green and Annan have been very windy the times I have visited.

 

[hexagon789]

Perth - no friggin' contest!

Seconded! It really is like a wind tunnel standing on platform 4!

If I had to answer right now I'd say Machynlleth because I've been stood here for the past half hour waiting for someone to unlock this bloody 158!

I hope you're not still waiting!?

 

[Trainfan2019]

Sheffield definitely!

 

[py_megapixel]

I think the worst stations are the large enclosed ones which aren't termini, as it means wind can blow through them rather effectively.

In particular, the underground platforms at Manchester Victoria, as well as Leeds.

I imagine Birmingham New Street is as well, but I've never spent much time on the platforms there because it stinks of diesel fumes.

 

[bluenoxid]

Carlisle

 

[janb]

Platforms 1 and 2 at Preston. Always cold.

 

[sem34090]

Seconded! It really is like a wind tunnel standing on platform 4!



I hope you're not still waiting!?

Made it to Tywyn, so I now vote for Tywyn Wharf.

 

[peteb]

Made it to Tywyn, so I now vote for Tywyn Wharf.

Draughty yes, but wait till you ride in their open carriage, assume that's in the formation today? Mind you a fantastic ride!

 

[sem34090]

Yes, one in each; I endu...enjoyed that pleasure Wednesday before last (since when I've become a volunteer!).

 

[43055]

Sheffield definitely!

Another vote for the wind tunnel that is Sheffield.

 

[92042]

Glasgow Queen Street Low Level - depressing, draughty & drab.

 

[Western Sunset]

Aren't they all?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Quite often I have heard people mention Haymarket as being draughty.

It is, but you can normally stay up on the concourse until five or so minutes before your train's due.

 

[mrcheek]

Bristol Temple Meads if you are on one of the outer platforms.

So many times I have taken a day out on a nice warm day, maybe a lightweight jacket, or sometimes no jacket at all. And Ill be fine all day until I have to wait on Platform 10 at Bristol Temple Meads for a train back to Weston-super-Mare

 

[Skie]

Merseyrail yellow shelter design is so bad you’re usually better off standing outside, even if you’re at the top of an embankment. Big gaps at the top and bottom turn them into wind tunnels specifically designed to chill your ankles and face.

 

[Whistler40145]

Preston on a windy night

 

[86247]

For me its a toss up between Manchester Piccadilly platform 13/14 or Newcastle.

 

[hexagon789]

Made it to Tywyn, so I now vote for Tywyn Wharf.

Fair enough, anywhere near water is usually rather draughty anyway as it's often quite open.

For major stations, I'd still say Perth!

 

[bramling]

Fair enough, anywhere near water is usually rather draughty anyway as it's often quite open.

For major stations, I'd still say Perth!

The Cumbrian Coast stations which are alongside the sea can be extremely draughty on a windy day - Seascale, Sellafield, Braystones and Nethertown.