In later years, the station became very dilapidated and run-down, and suffered a sharp fall in passenger numbers after the introduction of buses.
The works were closed and the site became derelict and run-down.
The run-down of the mining industry, however, was nevertheless a serious blow.
The area formerly had a reputation for being a red light district and run-down.
The team has the task of completing the total renovation of run-down and tired rooms before the houseowner returns home.
Matussem and his daughters reside in a middle class house in a run-down, low class neighborhood.
The sugar industry was transformed from a run-down, unprofitable, inhuman, paternalistic and plantocratic expatriate family concern into a rehabilitated, forward-looking, productive and dynamic enterprise.
As the reservoir neared completion, run-down of the line started in 1904.