Ayr railway station gets extension green light
dailyrecord.co.ukNetwork Rail has been given the green light to build an extension at Ayr railway station.The operator wanted to build an extension to the train station building to form a covered walkway and ticket office, public facilities unit and “associated ancillary works”.Agents in the planning application were IDP Architects who represented Network Rail in the proposals.The plan is now to build a portal frame structure to form a covered walkway and erect modular units to house new ticket office and staff facilities.Network Rail’s planning proposal was submitted on September 12 before the recent devastating fire at the nearby Station Hotel.The new structure will be sited next to platform one at the busy station.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android. Read next: Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter
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