For years it has confused commuters and tourists alike with different times spread across its four faces.

It has led to missed trains, late appointments and no doubt a few sackings.

But after a £25,000 makeover the Brighton Station clock is back in place – and telling the right time.

The Victorian clock was originally installed in 1883 and has been one of the station’s much-loved features ever since.

Invaluable timepiece Before the likes of mobile phones and digital watches, it would have been invaluable for 19th and 20th century train users.

But in the last ten years the 24-carat gold leaf structure has become more of an ornament and as a result fell into disrepair.

It started to show a different time on its different faces and as a quick fix, bosses removed some of the hands.

But in May Southern decided to remove the structure for full repairs.

Rottingdean engineering firm Thwaites & Reed took on the mammoth job and set about removing the outer casing.

They then repaired the dials with hand-blown glass, primed and painted, then gilded the ironwork and lettering with 24-carat gold leaf.

The mechanism was also cleaned and refurbished using new bevel gears, bringing it back to its original Victorian configuration.

Finally to ensure no other mishaps, it was fitted with a radio signal device which links to an atomic clock in Germany, ensuring that it is always showing the correct time.

Selma Montford, the secretary of the Brighton Society, said: “We were worried that it wasn’t coming back so we’re delighted. It is a fantastic clock and very important not only back then but also now.

“Its four faces ensure that you can see it from wherever you are in the station.

“It’s beautiful.”

Brighton Station manager Rebecca Wilkinson added: “When the clock was taken away for refurbishment, a lot of people were worried that it had been taken away for good.

“Now it’s back, everyone can breathe out again. It looks fantastic and looks as good as the day it was first installed almost 130 years ago.”