The 2012 Olympic rowing events were held at Eton Dorney. The nearest railway station was at Slough but its narrow footbridge would have been unable to cope with the crowds of spectators. Replacing it was not an option as it is part of the listed station buildings, so a new footbridge was built at the east end of the paltforms to supplement it. This view shows the wide staircase leading up to the new bridge from the 'down main' platform.