An office for hire in Harrogate rail station has been removed after just seven months.

Sheffield-based Workfromhub designed the facility to create private working space for an “ever growing remote workforce”.

It opened in Harrogate train station on March 23 and joined hubs in Sheffield and Swinton in Rotherham.

The facilities include space for two people along with internet access, a second screen and desk space.

However, the hub appears to have been removed after just seven months in post.

The space occupied by the hub pictured this week.

The Stray Ferret approached Workfromhub to ask why the facility has been removed and if it will be replaced, but had not received a response by the time of publication.

The company’s website still lists the hub as one of its locations.

When it opened, Neal Byers, founder of Workfromhub, said the firm was working with Northern to make use of vacant space in train stations.

He said:

“We are working closely with Northern Rail to help transform underused spaces within stations. We can see the need for people who are on the move to have somewhere private and connected to work from.

“We feel that there are not enough remote working private spaces around to keep up with the demand of a growing remote workforce.”

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An office for hire will open at Harrogate train station today.

Sheffield-based Workfromhub has designed the facility to create private working space for an “ever growing remote workforce”.

The start-up company has already introduced hubs in Sheffield and Swinton in Rotherham.

The hub will be available for a flat fee of £11.99 per hour.

Neal Byers, founder of Workfromhub, said:

“We are working closely with Northern Rail to help transform underused spaces within stations. We can see the need for people who are on the move to have somewhere private and connected to work from.

“We feel that there are not enough remote working private spaces around to keep up with the demand of a growing remote workforce.”

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People can access the hub by downloading the Workfromhub app and booking a time or filling in a form on the company’s website.

Those who book will receive a code to enter the facility for their allocated time.

The facilities include space for two people along with internet access, a second screen and desk space.

For more information on the hub, visit the Workfromhub website.

An office for hire is set to open at Harrogate Railway Station in March.

Sheffield-based Workfromhub has designed the facility to create private working space for an “ever growing remote workforce”.

The start-up company has already introduced hubs in Sheffield and Swinton in Greater Manchester.

People will be able to book the Harrogate hub at a rate of £8.99 per hour for one or two hours or £5.99 per hour for eight-plus hours.

The facilities include space for two people along with internet access, a second screen and desk space.

Neal Byers, founder of Workfromhub, told the Stray Ferret the hub would also encourage people back to railway and bus stations.

He said:

“We are working closely with Northern Rail to help transform underused spaces within stations. We can see the need for people who are on the move to have somewhere private and connected to work from.

“We feel that there are not enough remote working private spaces around to keep up with the demand of a growing remote workforce.

“We also see transport links such as rail stations, park and rides and interchanges, have suffered from covid-19 and are trying to encourage users to come back and use their facilities. WorkfromHub can help resolve both these issues, reimagining underused spaces and creating great places to work from.”

The hub space advertised at Harrogate station.

Those who book will receive a code to enter the facility for their allocated time.

Booking for the Harrogate facility is set to open in March.

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