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{{short description|Station in Derbyshire, England}}
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| symbol = rail
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| name = Matlock
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| image_name = Matlock platform southwards.jpg
| caption = Matlock Station, 2011
| image = 2019 at Matlock station - platform.JPG
| caption = Looking westwards in 2019
| manager = [[East Midlands Railway]]
| locale = [[Matlock, Derbyshire|Matlock]]
| borough = [[Matlock, Derbyshire|Matlock]], [[Derbyshire Dales]]
| borough = [[Derbyshire Dales]]
| country = England
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'''Matlock railway station''' serves the [[Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve|Derbyshire Dales]] county town of [[Matlock, Derbyshire|Matlock]], in [[Derbyshire]], [[England]]. The station is the terminus of both the [[Derwent Valley Line]] from {{stnlnk|Derby}} and [[Peak Rail]] which operates heritage services to {{stnlnk|Rowsley South}}. Both lines are formed from portions of the [[Midland Railway]]'s former main line to {{stnlnk|Manchester Central}}; through running is technically possible, but is not done in normal service. The station is owned by [[Network Rail]] and managed by [[East Midlands Railway]].
[[File:Matlock Station Down freight geograph-2775708-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|right|View from 1961 showing the original footbridge]]
'''Matlock Railway Station''' is a [[railway station]] owned by [[Network Rail]] and managed by [[East Midlands Railway]] in the town of [[Matlock, Derbyshire|Matlock]], [[Derbyshire]], [[England]]. The station is the terminus of both the [[Derwent Valley Line]] from [[Derby]] and [[Peak Rail]] who operate heritage services to [[Rowsley South railway station|Rowsley South]]. Both lines are formed from portions of the [[Midland Railway]]'s former main line to [[Manchester Central railway station|Manchester]]. Through running is technically possible but is not done in normal service.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Matlock Station Down freight geograph-2775708-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|left|The station in 1961, showing the original footbridge]]
Leaving [[Matlock Bath railway station|Matlock Bath]], the line immediately passes into the series of High Tor tunnels, {{convert|321|yd|m}}, {{convert|58|yd|m|abbr=on}} and {{convert|378|yd|abbr=on}} long on the east side of the river, cut into the cliff side. Crossing the river and the main [[A6 road (Great Britain)|A6 road]], the line passes through Holt Lane Tunnel ({{convert|126|yd|m|abbr=on|disp=or}}) before entering Matlock Station. Being cut through limestone, these tunnels have required a deal of maintenance over the years.
Originally named '''Matlock Bridge''', it was opened by the [[Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midland Junction Railway]]. The station saw its first passengers on 4 June 1849, when the line between {{rws|Ambergate}} and {{rws|Rowsley}} opened.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Our Kist. The Dales of Derbyshire | url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000395/18490609/043/0003 |newspaper=Derbyshire Courier |location=England |date=9 June 1849 |access-date=26 January 2021 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription}}</ref> The station buildings, designed by Sir [[Joseph Paxton]], opened in 1850.


The station master's house is now [[listed building|grade 2 listed]].<ref>{{NHLE |num=1270993 |grade=II |desc=Former station master's house at Matlock Station |access-date=26 January 2021}}</ref>
Originally called "Matlock Bridge", it was opened by the [[Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway]] in 1849, the station buildings (designed by Sir [[Joseph Paxton]]) opening in 1850. The station is now [[listed building|grade 2 listed]].


Leaving {{stnlnk|Matlock Bath}}, the line immediately passes into the series of High Tor tunnels, {{convert|321|yd|m}}, {{convert|58|yd|m|abbr=on}} and {{convert|378|yd|abbr=on}} long on the east side of the river, cut into the cliff side. Crossing the river and the main [[A6 road (Great Britain)|A6 road]], the line passes through Holt Lane Tunnel ({{convert|126|yd|m|abbr=on|disp=or}}) before entering Matlock station. Being cut through limestone, these tunnels have required a deal of maintenance over the years.
A double track railway line used to continue from Matlock via Bakewell and [[Millers Dale railway station|Millers Dale]], with a branch to [[Buxton]], and on through Peak Forest to Chinley and ultimately Manchester. This section of the former [[Midland Railway]]'s main line to [[Manchester Central railway station|Manchester]] was closed to passengers in 1968 as a consequence of the [[Beeching cuts]] and the electrification of the West coast route from London [[Euston railway station|Euston]] to Manchester.
[[File:1975 with Riber Castle in background.jpg|thumb|right|[[British Rail Class 104]] BRCW dmu in 1975 with [[Riber Castle]] in background.]]


A double-track railway line used to continue from Matlock via {{rws|Bakewell}} and {{stnlnk|Millers Dale}}, with a branch to {{stnlnk|Buxton}}; it continued on through {{rws|Peak Forest}} to {{rws|Chinley}} and ultimately Manchester Central. This section of the former [[Midland Railway]]'s main line to Manchester Central was closed to passengers in 1968.
The last day of operation beyond Matlock was on Saturday 29 June 1968 (two months before regular mainline steam was fully abolished).


Contrary to popular belief, the line was not recommended for closure in part 1 of the [[Beeching report]], ''The Reshaping of British Railways''; however, in part 2, ''The Development of the Major Railway Trunk Routes'', five routes over the [[Pennines]] were evaluated for future development and the Peak Forest line was not one of the two routes selected for enhancement. This, in combination with the electrification of the [[West Coast Main Line|West Coast]] route from [[Euston railway station|London Euston]] to {{rws|Manchester Piccadilly}}, ultimately led to the closure of the route.
===Recent history===


The last day of operation beyond Matlock was Saturday 29 June 1968, two months before regular main-line steam was fully abolished.
Part of the route north of Matlock is now preserved as a [[heritage railway]] by the railway preservation group [[Peak Rail]].


===Stationmasters===
At present, the heritage line operates for a distance of a little under {{convert|3+1/2|mi|km}} from [[Rowsley South railway station|Rowsley South]] through [[Darley Dale]] and nearby [[Matlock Riverside railway station|Matlock Riverside]] and terminates at Matlock station in the former Down platform, interchanging there with rail services on the [[Derwent Valley Line]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.railwayherald.org/imaging.centre/showimage.php?image=199970|title=Photo: Peak Rail engine alongside East Midlands train|work=Railway Herald|date=July 2011|accessdate=September 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202195723/http://www.railwayherald.org/imaging.centre/showimage.php?image=199970|archivedate=2 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*Benjamin Broadhurst 1849- 1869<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Matlock. Presentation to Mr. Broadhurst | url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001084/18690319/152/0007 |newspaper=Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal |location=England |date=19 March 1869 |access-date=25 January 2021 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription }}</ref>
*J.H. Thacker
*Henry George Towle ???? - 1876
*John Ashton 1876 - 1903<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Derbyshire | url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000250/19030818/060/0008 |newspaper=Sheffield Daily Telegraph |location=England |date=18 August 1903 |access-date=25 January 2021 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription }}</ref> (formerly station master at Codnor Park and Ironville)
*Joseph Henry Clarke 1903 - 1911 (formerly station master at Millers Dale)
*Harry l’Anson 1911<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Mr. H. l"Anson | url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000250/19110526/078/0004 |newspaper=Sheffield Daily Telegraph |location=England |date=26 May 1911 |access-date=25 January 2021 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription }}</ref> - 1922 (formerly station master at Bakewell)
*John Thomas Austin 1922 - 1928 (formerly station master at Lancaster)
*Ernest Shadwell 1928 - 1936
*George Washington 1936 - 1942<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Statiomaster has new post | url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000521/19420604/040/0005 |newspaper=Derby Daily Telegraph |location=England |date=4 June 1942 |access-date=25 January 2021 |via=British Newspaper Archive |url-access=subscription }}</ref> (afterwards station master at East Ham)
*P.B. Crowther 1942 - ???? (formerly station master at Cheadle Heath)


===Recent history===
Before 2004, former train operating company [[Midland Mainline]] ran through services into [[St Pancras railway station|London St Pancras]] whilst [[Central Trains]] have previously run trains to/from [[Birmingham New Street railway station|Birmingham New Street]]. A period of through running to/from Nottingham via Derby began in late 2008 and since May 2015 most weekday trains have run to/from Newark Castle via Derby and Nottingham.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/Extra-trains-run-Nottingham-Newark-starting/story-26514702-detail/story.html|title=Extra trains to run between Nottingham and Newark starting on Monday|date=17 May 2015|accessdate=15 April 2016}}</ref> Weekend services continued to start/end at Nottingham for another year but from May 2016 most Saturday services were extended to Newark Castle, leaving Sunday the only day with no direct service between Matlock and Newark.
Part of the route north of Matlock is now preserved as a [[heritage railway]] by the railway preservation group ''[[Peak Rail]]''.


At present, the heritage line operates for a distance of a little under {{convert|3+1/2|mi|km}} from {{stnlnk|Rowsley South}}; it travels through {{stnlnk|Darley Dale}} and nearby {{stnlnk|Matlock Riverside}}, and terminates at Matlock station in the former down platform, interchanging there with [[National Rail]] services on the [[Derwent Valley Line]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railwayherald.org/imaging.centre/showimage.php?image=199970|title=Photo: Peak Rail engine alongside East Midlands train|work=Railway Herald|date=July 2011|access-date=13 September 2011 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202195723/http://www.railwayherald.org/imaging.centre/showimage.php?image=199970|archive-date=2 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Work within the adjacent [[Cawdor Quarry]] resulted in a new superstore for Matlock being opened in 2007, and several hundred new homes are planned to be located nearby. Matlock bus station has also been relocated so as to be adjacent to the railway station, thus giving Matlock a true transport interchange. In the year 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 journeys from the station had increased by 40.70%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fdvl.org.uk/|title=Record Growth on the Derwent Valley Line|date=September 2010|accessdate=27 September 2010}}</ref>


Before 2004, former [[train operating company]] [[Midland Mainline]] ran through services into [[St Pancras railway station|London St Pancras]], whilst [[Central Trains]] ran some trains to/from {{stnlnk|Birmingham New Street}}. A period of through running to/from {{stnlnk|Nottingham}} via {{stnlnk|Derby}} began in late 2008 and, from May 2015, most weekday trains ran to/from {{stnlnk|Newark Castle}} via Derby and Nottingham.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/Extra-trains-run-Nottingham-Newark-starting/story-26514702-detail/story.html|title=Extra trains to run between Nottingham and Newark starting on Monday|date=17 May 2015|access-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801162047/http://www.nottinghampost.com/Extra-trains-run-Nottingham-Newark-starting/story-26514702-detail/story.html|archive-date=1 August 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> Weekend services continued to start/end at Nottingham for another year but, from May 2016, most Saturday services were extended to {{rws|Newark Castle}}, leaving Sunday as the only day with no direct service between Matlock and Newark. In October 2021, East Midlands Railway rearranged their service patterns and, as part of this, weekday services from Matlock were terminated at Derby.<ref>{{cite news |title=Thousands want direct Peak District rail link to Nottingham reinstated |url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/thousands-want-direct-peak-district-6585350 |newspaper=Derbyshire Live |date=February 2022 |access-date=15 June 2022}}</ref>
The full range of tickets for travel for any destination in the country are purchased from the [[Conductor (transportation)|guard]] on the train at no extra cost, however in June 2009, an automatic ticket machine was installed on the platform, enabling passengers to buy or collect tickets bought in advance.


Work within the adjacent [[Cawdor Quarry]] resulted in a new superstore for Matlock being opened in 2007; several hundred new homes are planned to be located nearby. Matlock bus station has also been relocated, so it is now adjacent to the railway station, thus giving Matlock a true transport interchange. In the year 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010, journeys from the station had increased by 40.70%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fdvl.org.uk/|title=Record Growth on the Derwent Valley Line|date=September 2010|access-date=27 September 2010}}</ref>
== Station layout ==
The station has two platforms. The former up platform is used by the Derwent Valley Line while the former down platform is used by Peak Rail. The Network Rail platform is accessed from the station car park while the Peak Rail platform is accessed by a small ramp at the north end connecting to a footpath alongside the station. A footbridge at the south end of the station connects the footpath to the car park. The station building (which is located on the former up platform) is occupied by Peak Rail's transport book shop.


==Station layout and facilities==
The track in the Network Rail platform is connected at both ends while the track in the Peak Rail platform is only connected at the north end. To the north of the station is a [[run-round loop]] for Network Rail engineering trains. One line of this loop also serves as the access route for Peak Rail trains to run into the station.
The station has two platforms. The former [[rail directions|''up'']] platform is used by the Derwent Valley Line while the former down platform is used by Peak Rail. The National Rail platform is accessed from the station car park, while the Peak Rail platform is accessed by a small ramp at the north end connecting to a footpath alongside the station. A footbridge at the south end of the station connects the footpath to the car park. The station building, which is located on the former up platform, is occupied by Peak Rail's transport book shop and a limited station buffet.


The track beside the National Rail platform is connected at both ends, while the track by the Peak Rail platform is only connected at the north end. To the north of the station is a [[run-round loop]] for Network Rail engineering trains. One line of this loop also serves as the access route for Peak Rail trains to run into the station.
[[File:Matlock Station front.jpg|thumb|Matlock station, 2005]]

The full range of tickets for travel for any destination in the country are purchased from the [[Conductor (transportation)|guard]] on the train at no extra cost; however, in June 2009, an automatic ticket machine was installed on the platform, enabling passengers to buy or collect tickets bought in advance.<ref name=nrws>{{cite web |url=https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/matlock/ |title=Matlock station |publisher=[[National Rail]] |access-date=24 September 2024}}</ref>


==Services==
==Services==
[[File:Matlock - Abellio 156406 (Stagecoach colours).JPG|thumb|An East Midlands Railway {{Brc|156}} under the new footbridge]]
The station is served by [[East Midlands Railway]]. There is a basic hourly service from Newark Castle to Matlock via Derby and Nottingham on weekdays and Saturdays, although a few early and late trains run only as far as Derby or Nottingham. There is a two hourly service from Nottingham to Matlock via Derby on Sundays. <ref>{{cite web|title=Timetable from May 2016|url=http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/Global/Timetables%20-%2015%20may%20to%2010%20dec%202016/MAY16%20TT3%20web%20version%20final.pdf|publisher=East Midlands Trains|date=May 2016|accessdate=23 June 2016}}</ref>


National Rail services at Matlock are operated by [[East Midlands Railway]], using {{brc|170}} [[diesel multiple units]]. The typical off-peak service is one train per hour in each direction to and from {{stnlnk|Nottingham}}, via {{stnlnk|Derby}}. On Sundays, the station is served by one train every two hours in each direction in the morning, increasing to hourly in the afternoon.<ref>{{Cite web |work=East Midlands Railway |title=Timetables |date=2 June 2024 |access-date=24 September 2024 |url= https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/timetables |quote=}}</ref>
Services are formed using [[diesel multiple unit]]s of Classes [[British Rail Class 153|153]], [[British Rail Class 156|156]] or [[British Rail Class 158|158]].

Peak Rail services run to Rowsley South on a seasonal timetable during the year, with frequencies increased during holiday periods. Service patterns include the ''Green Steam'', ''Blue Diesel'' and ''Gold High Season'' timetables.<ref>{{Cite web |work=Peak Rail |title=Timetables and Fares |date=2024 |access-date=24 September 2024 |url= https://www.peakrail.co.uk/steam-trains-peak-district-plan-your-visit/timetable-2/ |quote=}}</ref>

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==See also==
*[[Listed buildings in Matlock Town]]


==References==
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* [https://derwentvalleyline.org.uk Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership]

* [http://www.peakrail.co.uk Peak Rail website]
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Latest revision as of 09:42, 20 December 2024

Matlock
National Rail
Looking westwards in 2019
General information
LocationMatlock, Derbyshire Dales
England
Grid referenceSK296602
Managed byEast Midlands Railway
Platforms2 (1 National Rail)
(1 Peak Rail)
Other information
Station codeMAT
ClassificationDfT category F1
History
Opened4 June 1849
Passengers
2019/20Increase 0.223 million
2020/21Decrease 45,734
2021/22Increase 0.149 million
2022/23Increase 0.174 million
2023/24Increase 0.190 million
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Matlock railway station serves the Derbyshire Dales county town of Matlock, in Derbyshire, England. The station is the terminus of both the Derwent Valley Line from Derby and Peak Rail which operates heritage services to Rowsley South. Both lines are formed from portions of the Midland Railway's former main line to Manchester Central; through running is technically possible, but is not done in normal service. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway.

History

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The station in 1961, showing the original footbridge

Originally named Matlock Bridge, it was opened by the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midland Junction Railway. The station saw its first passengers on 4 June 1849, when the line between Ambergate and Rowsley opened.[1] The station buildings, designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, opened in 1850.

The station master's house is now grade 2 listed.[2]

Leaving Matlock Bath, the line immediately passes into the series of High Tor tunnels, 321 yards (294 m), 58 yd (53 m) and 378 yd (346 m) long on the east side of the river, cut into the cliff side. Crossing the river and the main A6 road, the line passes through Holt Lane Tunnel (126 yd or 115 m) before entering Matlock station. Being cut through limestone, these tunnels have required a deal of maintenance over the years.

A double-track railway line used to continue from Matlock via Bakewell and Millers Dale, with a branch to Buxton; it continued on through Peak Forest to Chinley and ultimately Manchester Central. This section of the former Midland Railway's main line to Manchester Central was closed to passengers in 1968.

Contrary to popular belief, the line was not recommended for closure in part 1 of the Beeching report, The Reshaping of British Railways; however, in part 2, The Development of the Major Railway Trunk Routes, five routes over the Pennines were evaluated for future development and the Peak Forest line was not one of the two routes selected for enhancement. This, in combination with the electrification of the West Coast route from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, ultimately led to the closure of the route.

The last day of operation beyond Matlock was Saturday 29 June 1968, two months before regular main-line steam was fully abolished.

Stationmasters

[edit]
  • Benjamin Broadhurst 1849- 1869[3]
  • J.H. Thacker
  • Henry George Towle ???? - 1876
  • John Ashton 1876 - 1903[4] (formerly station master at Codnor Park and Ironville)
  • Joseph Henry Clarke 1903 - 1911 (formerly station master at Millers Dale)
  • Harry l’Anson 1911[5] - 1922 (formerly station master at Bakewell)
  • John Thomas Austin 1922 - 1928 (formerly station master at Lancaster)
  • Ernest Shadwell 1928 - 1936
  • George Washington 1936 - 1942[6] (afterwards station master at East Ham)
  • P.B. Crowther 1942 - ???? (formerly station master at Cheadle Heath)

Recent history

[edit]

Part of the route north of Matlock is now preserved as a heritage railway by the railway preservation group Peak Rail.

At present, the heritage line operates for a distance of a little under 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) from Rowsley South; it travels through Darley Dale and nearby Matlock Riverside, and terminates at Matlock station in the former down platform, interchanging there with National Rail services on the Derwent Valley Line.[7]

Before 2004, former train operating company Midland Mainline ran through services into London St Pancras, whilst Central Trains ran some trains to/from Birmingham New Street. A period of through running to/from Nottingham via Derby began in late 2008 and, from May 2015, most weekday trains ran to/from Newark Castle via Derby and Nottingham.[8] Weekend services continued to start/end at Nottingham for another year but, from May 2016, most Saturday services were extended to Newark Castle, leaving Sunday as the only day with no direct service between Matlock and Newark. In October 2021, East Midlands Railway rearranged their service patterns and, as part of this, weekday services from Matlock were terminated at Derby.[9]

Work within the adjacent Cawdor Quarry resulted in a new superstore for Matlock being opened in 2007; several hundred new homes are planned to be located nearby. Matlock bus station has also been relocated, so it is now adjacent to the railway station, thus giving Matlock a true transport interchange. In the year 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010, journeys from the station had increased by 40.70%.[10]

Station layout and facilities

[edit]

The station has two platforms. The former up platform is used by the Derwent Valley Line while the former down platform is used by Peak Rail. The National Rail platform is accessed from the station car park, while the Peak Rail platform is accessed by a small ramp at the north end connecting to a footpath alongside the station. A footbridge at the south end of the station connects the footpath to the car park. The station building, which is located on the former up platform, is occupied by Peak Rail's transport book shop and a limited station buffet.

The track beside the National Rail platform is connected at both ends, while the track by the Peak Rail platform is only connected at the north end. To the north of the station is a run-round loop for Network Rail engineering trains. One line of this loop also serves as the access route for Peak Rail trains to run into the station.

The full range of tickets for travel for any destination in the country are purchased from the guard on the train at no extra cost; however, in June 2009, an automatic ticket machine was installed on the platform, enabling passengers to buy or collect tickets bought in advance.[11]

Services

[edit]
An East Midlands Railway Class 156 under the new footbridge

National Rail services at Matlock are operated by East Midlands Railway, using Class 170 diesel multiple units. The typical off-peak service is one train per hour in each direction to and from Nottingham, via Derby. On Sundays, the station is served by one train every two hours in each direction in the morning, increasing to hourly in the afternoon.[12]

Peak Rail services run to Rowsley South on a seasonal timetable during the year, with frequencies increased during holiday periods. Service patterns include the Green Steam, Blue Diesel and Gold High Season timetables.[13]

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Matlock Bath   East Midlands Railway
  Terminus
Heritage Railways  Heritage railways
Terminus   Peak Rail   Darley Dale
Historical railways
Midland Railway

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Our Kist. The Dales of Derbyshire". Derbyshire Courier. England. 9 June 1849. Retrieved 26 January 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Former station master's house at Matlock Station (Grade II) (1270993)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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