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Monday 26 Jan 2026

Station restoration enters final phase with clock tower transformation the ‘crowning glory’

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The year-long restoration of Scarborough station is nearing completion – and bringing even more benefits than originally planned.

The £14 million project includes a new roof, drainage systems and restored stonework, while preserving the grade II-listed building's historical character.

The waiting room and ticket office will also be refurbished to further enhance passenger experience at the station, which has remained open throughout the work.

A Railway Heritage Trust grant of £203,000 has allowed for the restoration of the clocktower as an additional benefit while the scaffolding and work site are in place.

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.”

Tim Hedley-Jones, executive director of The Railway Heritage Trust, said:

“We’re pleased to award one of our largest grants of recent years to the work which Network Rail and Colt Construction are undertaking at Scarborough.

“Having seen at close hand the effect of the weather and pollution on the clocktower, we are determined to support the restoration of this impressive structure so that it can be appreciated by passengers and residents for generations to come.”

Roof repairs were started after a glazing failure in 2021. The station was made safe and, after funding constraints were overcome, the full restoration began in spring 2025.

Scarborough’s coastal location has meant other considerations – hawks were employed to prevent seagulls nesting during the main roof work last summer, and specific types of tile, paint and timber are used because of the salt-heavy sea air.