Grade II listed railway station revamp on track

Almost 1,300 new panes of glass have now been fitted in the station's main canopy

The restoration of a Grade II listed railway station is almost complete.

Metro operator Nexus has spent £5.3m restoring Whitley Bay station's canopy by installing almost 1,300 new panes of glass.

Built in 1910 to serve national rail services, the station became part of the Metro in the 1980s.

It has remained open throughout the work, which is due to be completed by spring 2025.

Over the years, broken glass from the old canopy has fallen on to the tracks, halting the service.

Other work to be completed in the next few months includes the refurbishment of the atrium's ceiling with new glazing and lights, as well as the restoration of two smaller canopies.

The refurbishment of the station is on schedule and due to be completed by spring 2025

The station gained listed status in 1986, six years after the Tyne and Wear Metro system opened.

A spokesman for Nexus said: "Some of the scaffolding has started to come down, giving customers the chance to see the restored canopy for the first time.

"The glazing directly above the Metro tracks has been reinstated to provide a more sheltered environment for customers."

He added new lighting and CCTV cameras were being installed throughout the station to improve security.