The project will see the development of a new second platform and fully-accessible footbridge with the addition of lifts.

Detailed design-work will now begin for the project. Engineering work is expected to start next summer with the new infrastructure completed in early 2020.

Matthew Spence, Network Rail route delivery director for Scotland, said: “The new platform, which will be fully accessible, will mean extra capacity at Dunbar and create opportunities for more services to stop in the future. We look forward to working closely with Amco to deliver this important enhancement for the town.”