UK’s first seaside town to get HUGE multi-million pound train station makeover

A POPULAR beach destination in the UK is about to get a huge makeover. The UK’s first seaside town – Scarborough – will soon have an upgraded train station. Scarborough train station is set to get an upgrade Credit: Align Property Services There will be an upgraded forecourt area Credit: Align Property Services Made Britain’s first seaside resort in the early 17th century after mineral waters were discovered in the town, the train station project is expected to cost millions. Plans include upgrading the forecourt at the Grade-II listed Victorian station, with new seating, a taxi rank, drop-off areas and a pedestrian area. Sign up for the Travel newsletter Thank you! There will be a new station roof too, as well as two accessible parking bays, alongside new taxi drop-off spaces. The redevelopment is being funded by part of the £6.68million Government’s Local Regeneration Fund. Read more on travel inspo Plans to upgrade the train station were first submitted three years ago. Though, the proposals have changed over the years with original plans set to make the entire forecourt pedestrianised. Parts of the train station have already been upgraded earlier this year as part of a £14million project that included upgrading the ticket office and waiting room. The roof was also repaired to weatherproof it, including adding new glass. Most read in Travel Scarborough was the UK’s first seaside resort Credit: Getty One of the most recognisable parts of Scarborough Station is the clock tower which was also restored. Trains from the station head to different destinations including Sheffield and York. Comment now