The UK’s Network Rail has started a year-long project to renovate the roof of Scarborough’s railway station.
The multimillion-pound initiative will repair and restore the entire Grade II-listed station roof, improving both safety and the overall experience for passengers.
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The project, scheduled for completion by early next year, will see the station’s historical character preserved while upgrading its drainage systems and exterior stonework.
Despite the nature of the work, the station will remain fully operational during daytime hours, with efforts being made to minimise disruption to passengers.
The roof renovation is expected to enhance the station’s ticket office and passenger waiting areas.
Network Rail scheme project manager Ann Shannon said: “This project demonstrates our commitment to preserving and enhancing Scarborough’s historical station. Our teams will be working diligently over the next year to repair and restore the entire roof structure while minimising disruption to passengers.
“When complete, passengers will benefit from improved safety and a much more pleasant environment, all while maintaining the character of this important Grade II-listed building.”
Additionally, Network Rail is planning to restore York’s oldest surviving railway structure, a Grade II-listed water tower built in 1839, as part of the York Station Frontage transformation project.
This restoration will provide a new rehearsal space for the York Railway Institute Band (RI) and a second unit for lease.
The project has received planning permission and listed building consent from City of York Council, with the next steps being funding and contractor selection.
Network Rail principal development manager Mike Stancliffe said: “This Queen Street site was historically associated with the development of the railways and is now a focus of educational, sporting and recreational activities associated with the York RI, so this site is well-suited to rehouse the band practice room.”
“The water tower is of considerable historical interest. It is currently in a poor condition but it’s a striking building and can still have a big future.
“Providing the band room here means they won’t have to move very far at all, while also preserving an important piece of York’s railway heritage.”
Last month, Network Rail announced the full reopening of the Island Line on the Isle of Wight by 2 May 2025, with essential repairs and refurbishments to the historic Ryde Pier, ensuring continued service between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin.
