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| caption = Swinton railway station in 1991
| caption = Class 60 locomotive no. 60050 'Roseberry Topping' passes through platform 1 of Swinton railway station in 1991
| borough = [[Swinton, South Yorkshire|Swinton]], [[Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham]]
| borough = [[Swinton, South Yorkshire|Swinton]], [[Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham]]
| country = England
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| manager = [[Northern (train operating company)|Northern]]
| manager = [[Northern Trains]]
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| code = SWN
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| classification = [[United Kingdom railway station categories|DfT category]] E
| classification = [[United Kingdom railway station categories|DfT category]] E
| transit_authority = [[South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive|Travel South Yorkshire]]
| transit_authority = [[South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive|Travel South Yorkshire]]
| years = 1990
| years = 14 May 1990
| events = Opened
| events = Opened
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By the late 1980s it was realised that South Yorkshire railways had been cut back too far in the 1960s; in particular, Swinton/[[Wath-upon-Dearne]]/Kilnhurst lacked a station. The [[South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive|South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority]] put forward a four-year plan for the improvement of services and stations as part of their Rail Development Plan, this leading to the re-instatement of the "Swinton Curve", from the former North Midland Railway at Swinton to the former [[South Yorkshire Railway]] at Mexborough West Junction, the building of a new station at Swinton and the re-routing of all passenger trains via this route. Immediately after reopening by [[British Rail]] in 1990 it was unstaffed, but increased passenger usage led to the establishment in the 1990s of initially a small cabin staffed for the morning peak period only. The cabin later was replaced by a brick building for the ticket office, waiting room and toilet. It is also an interchange for local bus services to Wath and Manvers.
By the late 1980s it was realised that South Yorkshire railways had been cut back too far in the 1960s; in particular, Swinton/[[Wath-upon-Dearne]]/Kilnhurst lacked a station. The [[South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive|South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority]] put forward a four-year plan for the improvement of services and stations as part of their Rail Development Plan, this leading to the re-instatement of the "Swinton Curve", from the former North Midland Railway at Swinton to the former [[South Yorkshire Railway]] at Mexborough West Junction, the building of a new station at Swinton and the re-routing of all passenger trains via this route. Immediately after reopening by [[British Rail]] in 1990 it was unstaffed, but increased passenger usage led to the establishment in the 1990s of initially a small cabin staffed for the morning peak period only. The cabin later was replaced by a brick building for the ticket office, waiting room and toilet. It is also an interchange for local bus services to Wath and Manvers.


The ticket office is now manned on Mondays to Saturday between 07:00 and 13:30. Outside these hours, passengers can buy tickets (or a permit to travel) from a ticket vending machine near the station entrance (card payments only). Shelters and passenger information screens are located on each platform, with a fully accessible footbridge linking the ticket hall with platforms 2 and 3.<ref>[http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/SWN/details.html Swinton (South Yorks) station facilities] ''National Rail Enquiries''; Retrieved 7 December 2016</ref>
The ticket office is staffed on Mondays to Saturday between 07:00 and 13:30. Outside these hours, passengers can buy tickets (or a permit to travel) from a ticket vending machine near the station entrance (card payments only). Shelters and passenger information screens are located on each platform, with a fully accessible footbridge linking the ticket hall with platforms 2 and 3.<ref>[http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/SWN/details.html Swinton (South Yorks) station facilities] ''National Rail Enquiries''; Retrieved 7 December 2016</ref>


==Services==
==Services==
The station has a similar service level to neighbouring [[Rotherham Central railway station|Rotherham Central]], namely two trains per hour to [[Doncaster railway station|Doncaster]] (one extending to [[Adwick railway station|Adwick]]), one per YEAR to [[Leeds railway station|Leeds]] via Moorthorpe and three per hour to [[Sheffield railway station|Sheffield]]. The thrice-daily Dearne Valley local service to [[York railway station|York]] also calls.<ref>{{NRtimes|December 2019|Tables 29, 31 & 33}}</ref> The station sits on the main North East - South West corridor which means various express services and freight trains pass through.
The station has a similar service level to neighbouring [[Rotherham Central railway station|Rotherham Central]], namely two trains per hour to [[Doncaster railway station|Doncaster]] (one extending to [[Adwick railway station|Adwick]]), one per hour to [[Leeds railway station|Leeds]] via Moorthorpe and three per hour to [[Sheffield railway station|Sheffield]]. The thrice-daily Dearne Valley local service to [[York railway station|York]] also calls.<ref>{{NRtimes|December 2023|Tables 21, 23 and 30}}</ref> The station sits on the main North East - South West corridor which means various express services and freight trains pass through.


Sundays have an hourly services to Doncaster and Leeds, two trains to York and two trains per hour to Sheffield.
Sundays have hourly services to each of Doncaster and Leeds and two trains per hour to Sheffield.


Services are generally formed of [[Northern Trains]] Class 150, Class 158 and Class 195 DMUs.
Services are generally formed of [[Northern Trains]] Class 150, Class 158 and Class 195 DMUs.


Upon the May 2018 timetable change, Swinton no longer has direct trains to Scunthorpe or Lincoln, and the two [[TransPennine Express]] services that previously called here now pass through non-stop. The Hull stopping trains also ceased at the winter 2019 timetable change, so passengers now have to change at Doncaster for onward connections.
Since the May 2018 timetable change, Swinton no longer has direct trains to Scunthorpe or Lincoln, and the two [[TransPennine Express]] services that previously called here now pass through non-stop. The Hull stopping trains also ceased at the winter 2019 timetable change, so passengers must now change at Doncaster for onward connections.

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[[Category:Swinton, South Yorkshire]]
[[Category:Swinton, South Yorkshire]]
[[Category:DfT Category E stations]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Rotherham]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Rotherham]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened by British Rail]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened by British Rail]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1990]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1990]]
[[Category:Reopened railway stations in Great Britain]]
[[Category:Reopened railway stations in Great Britain]]
[[Category:Northern franchise railway stations]]
[[Category:Railway stations served by Northern]]

Latest revision as of 10:51, 19 December 2024

Swinton (South Yorkshire)
National Rail
Class 60 locomotive no. 60050 'Roseberry Topping' passes through platform 1 of Swinton railway station in 1991
General information
LocationSwinton, Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham
England
Coordinates53°29′11″N 1°18′21″W / 53.4863°N 1.3058°W / 53.4863; -1.3058
Grid referenceSK461990
Managed byNorthern Trains
Transit authorityTravel South Yorkshire
Platforms3
Other information
Station codeSWN
Fare zoneRotherham
ClassificationDfT category E
Key dates
14 May 1990Opened
Passengers
2019/20Increase 0.396 million
 Interchange Increase 4,360
2020/21Decrease 73,522
 Interchange Decrease 1,026
2021/22Increase 0.252 million
 Interchange Increase 2,354
2022/23Increase 0.263 million
 Interchange Decrease 2,204
2023/24Increase 0.306 million
 Interchange Increase 2,909
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Swinton railway station is a railway station in Swinton, South Yorkshire, England. It has three platforms and a small bus station, and lies at the junction of the former North Midland Railway main line between Rotherham Masborough and Leeds via Cudworth and the former South Yorkshire Railway line to Doncaster.

History

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There have been three stations on the North Midland Railway line at Swinton, the first of which, opened in 1840, built by the N.M.R. occupied the site of the present station, goods facilities occupying what is now the car park. This was replaced by a second station north of the present site, on the opposite side of the road bridge, built by the Midland Railway. This station became known as Swinton Town to distinguish it from Swinton Central on the former Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway line. It was served by stopping trains from Sheffield Midland to York and to Leeds City via Cudworth. The station closed in January 1968 with the rationalisation of local rail services in South Yorkshire. The original station buildings still remain at street level and are used for light industry.

Redevelopment and rebuilding

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By the late 1980s it was realised that South Yorkshire railways had been cut back too far in the 1960s; in particular, Swinton/Wath-upon-Dearne/Kilnhurst lacked a station. The South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority put forward a four-year plan for the improvement of services and stations as part of their Rail Development Plan, this leading to the re-instatement of the "Swinton Curve", from the former North Midland Railway at Swinton to the former South Yorkshire Railway at Mexborough West Junction, the building of a new station at Swinton and the re-routing of all passenger trains via this route. Immediately after reopening by British Rail in 1990 it was unstaffed, but increased passenger usage led to the establishment in the 1990s of initially a small cabin staffed for the morning peak period only. The cabin later was replaced by a brick building for the ticket office, waiting room and toilet. It is also an interchange for local bus services to Wath and Manvers.

The ticket office is staffed on Mondays to Saturday between 07:00 and 13:30. Outside these hours, passengers can buy tickets (or a permit to travel) from a ticket vending machine near the station entrance (card payments only). Shelters and passenger information screens are located on each platform, with a fully accessible footbridge linking the ticket hall with platforms 2 and 3.[1]

Services

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The station has a similar service level to neighbouring Rotherham Central, namely two trains per hour to Doncaster (one extending to Adwick), one per hour to Leeds via Moorthorpe and three per hour to Sheffield. The thrice-daily Dearne Valley local service to York also calls.[2] The station sits on the main North East - South West corridor which means various express services and freight trains pass through.

Sundays have hourly services to each of Doncaster and Leeds and two trains per hour to Sheffield.

Services are generally formed of Northern Trains Class 150, Class 158 and Class 195 DMUs.

Since the May 2018 timetable change, Swinton no longer has direct trains to Scunthorpe or Lincoln, and the two TransPennine Express services that previously called here now pass through non-stop. The Hull stopping trains also ceased at the winter 2019 timetable change, so passengers must now change at Doncaster for onward connections.

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Northern Trains
Northern Trains
Northern Trains

References

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  1. ^ Swinton (South Yorks) station facilities National Rail Enquiries; Retrieved 7 December 2016
  2. ^ Table Tables 21, 23 and 30 National Rail timetable, December 2023
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