27th August 2014

 

The entrance to the office section of  ''The Shard'' can be seen on the far right. The large grey box structure is part of the temporary ticket office. © David Glasspool

 

27th August 2014

 

The ''Electrostar'' unit seen in the background of this view is alongside platform 6. The framework on the right is the last remaining piece of the 1970s offices which hugged the terminus part of the station. © David Glasspool

 

27th August 2014

 

A view towards Borough Market from the end of platform 6 shows the passing loop merging before reaching the viaduct. Offices of the ''Baby Shard'', on the left, have been taken out on lease by ''News International''. © David Glasspool

 

27th August 2014

 

The design of the new station has been the work of WSP, Hyder and Grimshaw, the latter being well-known for its earlier efforts on Waterloo International. Part of a new ''eyebrow'' canopy can be seen emerging from the southern-most part of the station layout. © David Glasspool