Travelled to Middlesbrough today on Northern. All went well; trains on time. But I had trouble leaving the station. Followed the signs, under the subway to northbound platform, where the sign pointed through a brick wall. Ticket Office staff disappeared as I approached, but there were a couple of Network Rail guys in high viz suits sitting around having a break, so I asked them where the way out is. “It’s closed” was their reply. I had to retrace my steps back to the other platform. And yes, there was a sign saying “closed” but that appeared to refer just to one of the 2 stairways. TPE apparently manage the station, which was a little surprising given its drab appearance – but much better signage during these maintenance works is needed.
