Network Rail has announced that the year-long restoration of Scarborough station is almost complete, with the 14 million GBP project having seen the installation of a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework.
The station, which has remained open to passengers throughout the work, is set to receive a fully refurbished waiting room and ticket office.
Restoration work began in spring 2025
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Additionally, restoration of the station’s clocktower was made possible via a funding grant of 203,000 GBP provided by the Railway Heritage Trust.
Ann Shannon, Scheme Project Manager for Network Rail, said:
We’ve made significant progress at Scarborough station, and it’s great to see the results taking shape.
All of the new louvres are now installed, and the main trainshed roof has been fully repaired, repainted and fitted with a new lighting system that really enhances the space. While there’s still important work to complete in the ticket office, waiting area and on the clocktower, we remain on track to finish by 31 March.
Once we had full access with the scaffolding, it became clear there was a real opportunity to restore the clocktower to its former glory. Thanks to additional funding from the Railway Heritage Trust, we’ve been able to repair all four clock faces, fully refurbish the tower and finials, and upgrade the uplighting.
The finish line is now in sight, and visitors will see a real difference both inside and outside the station, with the beautifully restored clocktower providing the crowning glory.
Repair works were initiated at the station following a glazing failure in 2021 and as the station was made safe, full restoration began in spring 2025.
The work necessitated the unusual employment of hawks to deter seagulls from nesting during work on the main roof last summer, and a wealth of specific types of tile, paint and timber have been used to combat the salt-heavy sea air.
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