http://www.green-space.org.uk/downloads/...health.pdf

“The scientific work reported here provides clear evidence that among many sectors of society there are positive benefits for mental health and well-being to be gained from both active and passive involvement with natural areas in towns and cities. Regular access to restorative, natural environments can halt or slow processes that negatively affect mental and physical health. Walking in natural areas provides opportunities for social interaction that are particularly beneficial for the elderly. Exposure to natural scenes reduces stress. Trees play an important social role in easing tensions and improving psychological health. People feel better living around trees. Houses surrounded by nature help to raise children’s attention capabilities. Thus living in areas with trees helps to reduce anger and violence and improve the ability to concentrate and work effectively.”

A large wooded natural area that was clearly visible and felt very much part of the station has been removed and the grass bank that is replacing it will be barely visible though the slits a large imposing metal fence. I think it is a real shame and certainly not worth a new platform surface and couple of new benches. I don’t think that is an over the top view.