NETWORK Rail and AmcoGiffen have completed the £5 million rebuild of Troon Railway Station.
The project came following a July 2021 fire which destroyed the station’s platform one building and canopies.
The new building includes a ticket office, toilets, and waiting area, as well as a Changing Places facility which delivers improved services for people with disabilities.
Network Rail explained that the new design echoes the previous building whilst changing the internal layout to better meet the needs of customers – with the new look being finalised after consultation with the local community.
Main construction works first got underway in October 2023, with Network Rail previously stating it aimed to have the new station open in time for the Troon Open – which got underway today.
“Our team have worked incredibly hard alongside our contractors to deliver this new facility for Troon and we would also like to thank the local community for their input to the design of the new building and their patience during the work to construct the new facility.”
Scott Prentice, ScotRail strategy and planning director, added, “ScotRail is delighted to see the rebuild of Troon station completed, and we thank our colleagues at Network Rail Scotland for all their work in delivering on this project.
“The new station will see improved services and enhanced facilities for all our customers.
“We appreciate our customers’ patience during the disruption caused during the rebuild, and we look forward to welcoming them back to the new station building at Troon.”
Siobhian Brown, MSP for Ayr, commented, “The station is an important part of this community and I have taken an active interest in the rebuild, visiting the site a number of times and seeing the new station building evolve.
“My thanks go to Network Rail and contractor AMCOGiffen and all the project team involved in delivering a building in keeping with the historic character of the station that will serve the community for many years to come.”
