A TRAIN station is set to get a revamp in order to bring its toilets into the 21st century.

TransPennine Express has been granted permission from Scarborough Council to make a host of changes to the town's Grade II Listed station in Westborough.

Among the improvements will be the creation of a Changing Places facility for people with disabilities, which will feature a ceiling track hoist, shower, adjustable fixtures and a full adult-sized changing bench.

The report submitted to the council states: “The absence of toilet and changing facilities means that some disabled people are often limited in terms of activities available to them, or even prevented from going out altogether. They may also find themselves compromising their health and dignity – or that of the people assisting them – by using unsuitable facilities.

The existing male and female toilets will be given a revamp. The work will also include changes to the booking office and travel centre in order to move the customer services area into the latter.

Railway Heritage Trust and the Yorkshire Coast and Ryedale Disability Forum backed the works, which planning officers granted under delegated powers.