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Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

Network Rail completes £5m Troon station rebuild

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Network Rail has completed the rebuild of the fire-damaged Troon station in a £5m investment in Scotland’s Railway.

Troon’s platform one building and canopies were destroyed in a July 2021 fire which ravaged the South Ayrshire station.

The new building includes a ticket office, toilets and waiting area as well as a Changing Places facility, which delivers improved services for people with disabilities.

Ahead of the main construction works, which began in October 2023, seven platform canopies were also replaced.

The station’s design echoes the previous building while changing the internal layout to better meet customers’ needs.

The look of the new building was finalised after consultation with the local community, council and other stakeholders.

Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland route director, said: “The new station provides improved facilities for customers while also capturing the historic character of the original building.

“Our team have worked incredibly hard alongside our contractors to deliver this new facility for Troon and we would also like to thank the local community for their input to the design of the new building and their patience during the work to construct the new facility.”

Scott Prentice, ScotRail strategy and planning director, said: “ScotRail is delighted to see the rebuild of Troon station completed, and we thank our colleagues at Network Rail Scotland for all their work in delivering on this project.

“The new station will see improved services and enhanced facilities for all our customers.  

“We appreciate our customers’ patience during the disruption caused during the rebuild, and we look forward to welcoming them back to the new station building at Troon.”

Siobhian Brown, MSP for Ayr said: “The station is an important part of this community and I have taken an active interest in the rebuild, visiting the site a number of times and seeing the new station building evolve.

“My thanks go to Network Rail and contractor AMCOGiffen and all the project team involved in delivering a building in keeping with the historic character of the station that will serve the community for many years to come."