Scarborough railway station
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Scarborough railway station serves the seaside town of Scarborough in North Yorkshire
, England. It lies 42 miles (67.6 km) east of York
and is one of the eastern termini on the North TransPennine route operated by First TransPennine Express
. The station is also at the northern end of the Yorkshire Coast Line
, and has the longest station seat in the world at 152 yards (139 m) in length.
From 1907 until 2010 the station approaches were controlled from a 120-lever signal box named Falsgrave (at the outer end of platform 1 and close to the former excursion station at Londesborough Road
). In its final years, Falsgrave box controlled a mixture of colour-light and semaphore signals, including a gantry carrying 11 semaphores. The signal box and gantry were dismantled and removed in October 2010. The new signalling is a relay-based interlocking with two- and three-aspect LED signals controlled from an extension to the existing panel at nearby Seamer
. Simplification of the track layout and major renewals took place at the same time.
and until 1950 from Pickering
. The station was previously named Scarborough Central to distinguish it from Scarborough Londesborough Road
, now closed, on the York to Scarborough Line
.
The current York
to Blackpool
service used to continue to Scarborough alongside other TransPennine Express services. This was operated by Arriva Trains Northern
until Northern Rail
took over the franchise in 2004. This service was usually worked by Metro
-liveried Class 158 DMU
, occasionally a DMU. There was also a local service from York to Scarborough, usually worked by a Pacer
or a train.
Platforms 3–5 are partly covered, as is platform 1, which features the longest railway bench in the world.
Outside the station is a taxi rank.
Benches are provided throughout the station, which is staffed at all times.
The station also has two pay phones, a vending machine and luggage trolleys, as well as toilets and cycle racks.
service to York, Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly and , with a two-hourly service to York and beyond on Sunday.
Northern Rail currently operates a two-hourly service to Filey
, Bridlington
, Hull and Sheffield via the Yorkshire Coast Line, with extra trains in peak hours.
Since December 2009, there is an all-year two-hourly Sunday service to Hull and Sheffield (previously Sunday trains ran only during the summer months).
East Midlands Trains
provide a single direct summer service every Saturday to and from London St Pancras using the Midland Main Line
via Sheffield and Leicester
, as well as a connecting service to Sheffield.
Grand Central, an open-access operator, is currently in the process of drawing up paths for a direct daily Scarborough to London Kings Cross service.
Scarborough also sees summer specials from York, usually hauled by 4472 Flying Scotsman
.
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England. It lies 42 miles (67.6 km) east of York
York railway station
York railway station is a main-line railway station in the city of York, England. It lies on the East Coast Main Line north of London's King's Cross station towards Edinburgh's Waverley Station...
and is one of the eastern termini on the North TransPennine route operated by First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express is a British train operating company. It is a joint operation between First Group and Keolis . It operates regular passenger services in northern England, including services linking the west and east coasts across the Pennines...
. The station is also at the northern end of the Yorkshire Coast Line
Yorkshire Coast Line
The Yorkshire Coast Line is a railway line in northern England. It runs northwards from Hull Paragon to Bridlington and Scarborough calling at other intermediate stations.-History:...
, and has the longest station seat in the world at 152 yards (139 m) in length.
From 1907 until 2010 the station approaches were controlled from a 120-lever signal box named Falsgrave (at the outer end of platform 1 and close to the former excursion station at Londesborough Road
Scarborough Londesborough Road railway station
Scarborough Londesborough Road railway station was built as an excursion station to ease operating pressure at Scarborough Central in the holiday resort of Scarborough....
). In its final years, Falsgrave box controlled a mixture of colour-light and semaphore signals, including a gantry carrying 11 semaphores. The signal box and gantry were dismantled and removed in October 2010. The new signalling is a relay-based interlocking with two- and three-aspect LED signals controlled from an extension to the existing panel at nearby Seamer
Seamer railway station
Seamer railway station serves the village of Seamer in North Yorkshire, England. It lies near the end of the Scarborough branch on the First TransPennine Express North TransPennine route, east of York at its junction with the northern end of the Yorkshire Coast Line...
. Simplification of the track layout and major renewals took place at the same time.
History
Until 1965 the station also served a line from WhitbyScarborough & Whitby Railway
The Scarborough & Whitby Railway was a railway line from Scarborough to Whitby in North Yorkshire, England, the line followed a scenic route along the Yorkshire coast.It fell victim to the Beeching Axe closing in 1965...
and until 1950 from Pickering
Forge Valley Line
The Forge Valley Line was a 16 mile long branch of the North Eastern Railway between Seamer and Pickering. The line was intended to link Scarborough with Pickering...
. The station was previously named Scarborough Central to distinguish it from Scarborough Londesborough Road
Scarborough Londesborough Road railway station
Scarborough Londesborough Road railway station was built as an excursion station to ease operating pressure at Scarborough Central in the holiday resort of Scarborough....
, now closed, on the York to Scarborough Line
York to Scarborough Line
The York to Scarborough Line runs between the city of York, England, and the town of Scarborough. Towns and villages served along the way are Malton, Norton-on-Derwent and Seamer.-History:...
.
The current York
York railway station
York railway station is a main-line railway station in the city of York, England. It lies on the East Coast Main Line north of London's King's Cross station towards Edinburgh's Waverley Station...
to Blackpool
Blackpool North railway station
Blackpool North railway station is the main railway station serving the seaside resort of Blackpool in Lancashire, England. It is the terminus of the main Blackpool branch line from Preston....
service used to continue to Scarborough alongside other TransPennine Express services. This was operated by Arriva Trains Northern
Arriva Trains Northern
Arriva Trains Northern was a train operating company that operated passenger trains in Yorkshire and the North East of England. The company had previously been known as Northern Spirit before being taken over by Arriva....
until Northern Rail
Northern Rail
Northern Rail is a British train operating company that has operated local passenger services in Northern England since 2004. Northern Rail's owner, Serco-Abellio, is a consortium formed of Abellio and Serco, an international operator of public transport systems...
took over the franchise in 2004. This service was usually worked by Metro
West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
The West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive is the Passenger Transport Executive for the county of West Yorkshire, England. It is the executive arm of the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority and was originally formed on 1 April 1974 as the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport...
-liveried Class 158 DMU
Diesel multiple unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board diesel engines. They may also be referred to as a railcar or railmotor, depending on country.-Design:...
, occasionally a DMU. There was also a local service from York to Scarborough, usually worked by a Pacer
British Rail Class 144
The British Rail Class 144 "Pacer" diesel multiple units were built by BREL Derby from 1986-1987. A total of 23 units were built, replacing many of the earlier first-generation "Heritage" DMUs....
or a train.
Facilities
Scarborough station has a Travel Centre, ticket office, touch-screen ticket machines and the Pumpkin Cafe. The main building has a large waiting room.Platforms 3–5 are partly covered, as is platform 1, which features the longest railway bench in the world.
Outside the station is a taxi rank.
Benches are provided throughout the station, which is staffed at all times.
The station also has two pay phones, a vending machine and luggage trolleys, as well as toilets and cycle racks.
Services
On Monday to Saturday there is generally an hourly First TransPennine ExpressFirst TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express is a British train operating company. It is a joint operation between First Group and Keolis . It operates regular passenger services in northern England, including services linking the west and east coasts across the Pennines...
service to York, Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly and , with a two-hourly service to York and beyond on Sunday.
Northern Rail currently operates a two-hourly service to Filey
Filey railway station
Filey railway station serves the town of Filey in North Yorkshire, England. It is located on the Yorkshire Coast Line and is operated by Northern Rail who provide all passenger train services....
, Bridlington
Bridlington railway station
Bridlington railway station serves the town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is located on the Yorkshire Coast Line and is operated by Northern Rail who provide all passenger train services....
, Hull and Sheffield via the Yorkshire Coast Line, with extra trains in peak hours.
Since December 2009, there is an all-year two-hourly Sunday service to Hull and Sheffield (previously Sunday trains ran only during the summer months).
East Midlands Trains
East Midlands Trains is a British passenger train operating company. Based in Derby, it provides train services in the East Midlands, chiefly in the counties of Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire, and between the East Midlands and London...
provide a single direct summer service every Saturday to and from London St Pancras using the Midland Main Line
Midland Main Line
The Midland Main Line is a major railway route in the United Kingdom, part of the British railway system.The present-day line links London St...
via Sheffield and Leicester
Leicester railway station
Leicester railway station serves the City of Leicester in Leicestershire, England.As of late 2009 Leicester is a Penalty fare station, a valid ticket or Permit to travel must be shown when requested.-Background:...
, as well as a connecting service to Sheffield.
Grand Central, an open-access operator, is currently in the process of drawing up paths for a direct daily Scarborough to London Kings Cross service.
Scarborough also sees summer specials from York, usually hauled by 4472 Flying Scotsman
LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman
The LNER Class A3 Pacific locomotive No. 4472 Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway at Doncaster Works to a design of H.N. Gresley...
.