The detail

With no existing train care facilities in Scarborough, this £3.9m project will help to significantly enhance the “passenger experience” of TPE’s rail customers across the region.

Following the completion of the new station’s design (GRIP 5) over an 18-week period, we began construction works (GRIP 6 to GRIP 8) on 23 November 2018 with a view to handing over in August 2019. Elements of our programme include the construction of fuelling facilities with bundled 80,000 litre tanks and access/egress for vehicular deliveries. New permanent way works will also be created to tie into the existing permanent way, while a concrete servicing apron, including servicing facilities such as CET, fuelling points, water and power, is a further component of the project.

In addition, the scope of works includes a structural steel canopy, complete with drainage and lighting, security fencing and gates and a new office and welfare facility plus car park. A Network Rail access and storage facility, a sub-station to supply electricity to the depot and a shore supply to recharge trains are also part of the brief.

Once fully operational, approximately 15 new jobs will be created to help manage the facility and service the trains.