Work to restore Scarborough station has been underway since April 2025 and has been progressing well.

The upgrade includes a new roof, the restoration of stonework, improved drainage, and the refurbishment of the waiting room and ticket office.

These £14 million upgrades have provided a unique opportunity to see inside the building’s clock tower.

The grade II-listed building received a £203,000 grant from the Railway Heritage Trust to restore the clock tower, whilst the scaffolding for the other upgrades was already in place.

The restoration is seeing the clock hands regilded with 23¾-carat, double-thick English gold leaf, which is a traditional method and is also used on cathedral clocks.

Much of the work needed was due to the sea air, which caused damage to the gear mechanisms, as they partly protrude. These are now being dismantled, cleaned, regreased and then reassembled.

Network Rail also used Harris Hawks to help with the restoration of the roof.

“Our work to upgrade Scarborough station was already extensive and will transform the experience for passengers.

“The Railway Heritage Trust grant has meant we’ve been able to achieve even more with this exciting project. The restoration of the clocktower, with upgraded lighting, will be the crowning glory of this landmark building. We can’t wait for the public to see the significant improvements when the project is completed.”

Ann Shannon, scheme project manager for Network Rail