A Grade II listed canopy at the main entrance to Knaresborough station in Yorkshire has been repaired and restored to preserve the station’s rich heritage for future generations.

To protect passengers and the local community during the refurbishment, the canopy was reinforced with temporary scaffolding before the refurbishment started.

The entrance canopy now matches the platform canopies that were restored in 2016. The scaffolding has also been removed so that people can enjoy their local station once again.

Robert Ellams, Route Engineer for Network Rail’s North and East Route, said: “The revamped entrance has made a real difference to the station, giving it a vital upgrade whilst retaining its historic look. The crucial repair work will not only improve passenger experience, but it will also help to protect the Grade II listed building for future generations.

“I’d like to thank passengers, our partners and the community for their patience and hope they continue to enjoy the station’s connections to York, Harrogate and Leeds for years to come.”

Andrew Jones, Member of Parliament for Harrogate and Knaresborough, said: “This is great work from Network Rail and is part of a greater programme of investment in our stations and railways. It is also an investment in our heritage as this is a Grade 2 listed structure.

“The Network Rail team were really responsive when the Friends of Knaresborough Station approached me wanting the work completed quickly. They prioritised it and now we have a fantastic-looking station with brilliant businesses on the platform to go with more and better rail services.”