£3.6m investment project at Filey station is completed
The station retains its original character as a railway station from the first half of the 19th century
Filey station has welcomed visitors to the seaside town for nearly 180 years – and will continue to do so for generations to come after its £3.6 million upgrade.
Network Rail has worked with partners on the refurbishment of the grade II*-listed building, which opened in 1846.
The project has included repairs to the lantern roof – including extensive glazing and tile work and adding safe walkways for easier maintenance.
There have also been improvements to the café, toilets, drainage, and in the train shed – including two ornate cast iron windows.
Jake Walton, Network Rail senior asset engineer, said: “Seaside stations like Filey hold a special place in the hearts of people from much further afield than their towns – being closely linked to generations of memories of days out.
“We’re delighted to have completed a wide-ranging suite of improvements here at Filey which protect the building as a piece of railway heritage while making the station fit for modern passenger use, and for generations to come.”
The Railway Heritage Trust backed the project with contributions totalling £53,000 for restoration of the train shed windows and roofs of the ancillary buildings.
Tim Hedley-Jones, Railway Heritage Trust executive director, said: “Filey station was built in 1846 by renowned North-Eastern railway architect GT Andrews. It retains its original character as a railway station from the first half of the 19th century. We are pleased to have supported Network Rail in their restoration works at the station which, in 2025, is still fulfilling the role for which it was built.”