Rebuild of fire ravaged Troon Station is finally completed

The terminal building on the northbound platform at the station was destroyed in a devastating blaze almost exactly three years ago, on July 16, 2021, as big crowds flocked to the town on a warm and sunny summer day.

Network Rail pledged that a new replacement building on the same platform would be completed by the time the 152nd Open Championship was held at Royal Troon - and on July 17, the day before the opening round of golf's last major of the year, they announced that target had been met.

Large crowds have already begun travelling to Troon by train for the event to watch the world's top golfers taking part in their practice rounds, with many more expected to use the station when the competition proper takes place from July 18 to 21.

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After a £5million investment, the new building - which, at least at first glance, looks very similar from the outside to the old one - includes a ticket office, toilets and waiting area as well as a Changing Places facility, which delivers improved services for people with disabilities.

Ahead of the main construction works, which began in October 2023, seven platform canopies were also replaced.

The station’s design echoes the previous building while changing the internal layout to better meet customers’ needs.

(Image: Rob Casey - SNS Group)

The look of the new building was finalised after consultation with the local community, council and other stakeholders.

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

“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.”

The damage to the old building after a major fire in July 2021 was so severe the structure had to be demolished. (Image: Police Scotland)

Scott Prentice, ScotRail strategy and planning director, said: “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 said: “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.

Fire destroyed the former station building on July 16, 2021. (Image: Police Scotland)

“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."