Train operator Transpennine Express has announced that work has begun on improvements to Malton railway station.
The station which is on the line between York and Scarborough will see £170,000 invested in the station, made possible with TPE's Customer and Communities Improvement Fund, along with a £5k funding contribution from Ryedale District Council.
The work is due to be completed by the middle of August 2021 and the improvements include a new ticket office, waiting room and an accessible toilet.
The work on the Grade II listed building is being delivered by TMT Group and managed by Vextrix.
While the work is completed, the ticket office will be closed.
Staff will be on hand however to help customers where needed.
Graham Meiklejohn, Regional Development Manager for TransPennine Express said: “Today marks an exciting milestone for customers using Malton railway station as work gets underway to transform the existing space with brand new, modern facilities that I'm sure will be welcomed by the local community and visitors alike.
“We want to remind anyone planning on using the station over the next few months that while the ticket office will be closed, tickets should be bought at the ticket vending machine or on-line prior to boarding the train. While this upgrade takes place, we will do our best to keep any disruption to a minimum. We would like to thank customers in advance for their patience and understanding.”
Phillip Spurr, Programme Director for Economic Development, Business and Partnerships, Ryedale District Council said: “Ryedale District Council has worked for a number of years with various partners, including TransPennine Express, to bring forward improvements to infrastructure and connectivity in Malton and Norton.
“We are delighted to be able to make a contribution towards this project to deliver improvements to Malton Station. Making the use of public transport more attractive and convenient is an essential element in the transition to a carbon neutral economy.”
Cllr Paul Emberley, Mayor of Malton, Malton Town Council, said: “This is great news for the many station users from our community. The TransPennine Express initiative is very welcome and these new facilities will be an added incentive to help get people back using our transport network again.”
Kevin Hollinrake MP for Thirsk & Malton said: “I'm delighted that work on these much needed improvements is starting at Malton station on Monday. This is something that I have raised with TransPennine Express on a number of occasions following concerns raised by constituents. The public lavatories and waiting room, in particular, will make a huge difference to people.”
Cllr Don Mackenzie, Executive Member for Access, North Yorkshire County Council, said: “On behalf of North Yorkshire County Council and our travelling public, I welcome this further investment by TransPennine Express at Malton Station”.
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This’ll be ever so good for the Marvellously Historic, Malton Railway Station, of whom is indeed located along the York to Scarborough Line, linking up the East Coast Mainline, to the Yorkshire Coast Line.
I Do Believe, in the Past, Malton was once the Junction, via Rillington & Pickering to Whitby.