Preferred option selected for replacement Troon station building
Network Rail has announced that a preferred design has been selected, following consultation with the local community, for a new station building at Troon to replace the historic wooden building that was destroyed by fire in July 2021.
Earlier this year NR consulted with residents on three different possible options for a replacement station building (Railways Illustrated, November 2022).
The first option was a direct replacement for the original building on a like-for-like basis but using modern construction materials. The second was for a building which looked like the original but with changes to certain aspects and its internal layout. The third was for a more modern interpretation of the previous building. Following the consultation, the chosen option to be taken forward for detailed design is the second option.
The final design will be shared with the local community again before being submitted for planning permission, ahead of the new station being built.
NR’S sponsor for the redevelopment of Troon station, Jo Noble, said: “We are delighted that local people took a great interest in the plans for the station building and that their preference for a particular option emerged.
“From the engagement activities held in Troon, public feeling indicates a strong preference to retain the historic character of their station while reflecting modern standards and offering facilities and amenities of benefit to the community. “Option two best suited the criteria and consequently we will reflect the views of the local people and evolve this concept into a fully developed design for the redevelopment of the station building. “Thank you to everyone who took the time to view the plans, ask questions, and share their views with us during this process.”