UNION chiefs who had led a campaign to keep the sorting office in the city last night said they were glad the building had a future.
And Ray Lucas, acting Merseyside branch member for the Communication Workers Union, said it was “a possibility” that a tunnel linking Lime Street station with the Copperas Hill building, historically used to carry train-bound mail, could serve as a direct walkway for students.
“I don’t think it has been used for a long time, but it is a possibility the annexed tunnel could be opened up as a direct access route for students arriving by train.”
He added: “Personally, I’m glad the building is not being wasted. There’s been the uncertainty surrounding TJ Hughes and a general decline in the area.”