As a station on both the Great Western and South Western main lines, as well as numerous lesser lines, Westbury forms a major junction. Yet between trains, as when we visited, the place is almost deserted.
The approach to the station entrance:
The front of the station building seen from the car park:
The platforms are on a higher level than the station building, as can be seen from this view of the platform edge nearest the building:
Platform 1 is the nearest operational platform to the station front, seen here looking eastwards:
Under the canopy on platform 1:
Although some of the canopy supports are now modern and unadorned, there remain some older details:
A general view westwards at the platforms from the eastern end of platform 1:
The platforms are linked to the station front by a subway, the exit from which is seen here:
Looking east along platform 2 with platform 1 on the right:
Looking westwards at platforms 2 and 3:
Looking westwards under the canopy of platform 3:
A new buffet area on platform 3:
Looking east along the line from the end of platform 1:
To the east of the station is Network Rail's Westbury Depot:
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