July 18 2024

A fire-hit B-listed station has been rebuilt by Network Rail, mimicking the aesthetics of the original 1892 station building while updating its facilities.

Working with IDP Architects the station operator has invested £5m to rebuild Troon Station after it was destroyed in a 2021 blaze.

Works included replacing seven destroyed canopies as well as a new ticket hall, waiting area and facilities in a redesigned interior.

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

Proposals to erect a bold contemporary station building or deliver a replica of the original were rejected following consultations. 

3 Comments

#1 Posted by juan de los angeles on 18 Jul 2024 at 15:34 PM

Nice to see a fairly faithful reinstatement and not a could be anywhere utilitarian shed, or a 'bold contemporary building' which usually means wacky or trendy or an eyesore, or all those adjectives. Well done.

#2 Posted by Rich on 19 Jul 2024 at 20:42 PM

Hope they fitted sprinklers!

#3 Posted by Carol Smilie on 22 Jul 2024 at 08:27 AM

How does the changing places sign work on that door?

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