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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]]. |
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A station buffet is available from 10:00am until 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday. |
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==Public safety issues== |
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Revision as of 20:47, 24 September 2019
Matlock Bath | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Derbyshire Dales |
| Managed by | East Midlands Railway |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | MTB |
| Key dates | |
| 1849 | opened |
| 1967 | closed |
| 1972 | reopened |
Matlock Bath railway station is a Grade II listed[1] railway station owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway. It is located in the village of Matlock Bath in Derbyshire, England. The station is unmanned and is located on the Derwent Valley Line 16.25 miles (26.15 km) north of Derby towards Matlock.
History
Opened by the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midland Junction Railway on 4 June 1849,[2] the station is located in the centre of the village. The station buildings have an unusual 'chalet' style, inspired by the romantic notion at the time that the resort was England's Little Switzerland. The Heights of Abraham cable car runs up from near the station to the Heights of Abraham visitor attraction.
The station was closed on 6 March 1967, and reopened on 27 May 1972.[2]
In recent times the usage of the station has increased; for example in the year 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 journeys increased by 62%.[3]
Services
The station is served by East Midlands Railway, who operate the following service:
Monday to Saturday – Hourly service westbound to Matlock without a stop and hourly eastbound to Newark Castle via Derby and Nottingham calling at all intermediate stations. The first and last eastbound services terminate prematurely at Nottingham.
Sundays – Two-hourly service westbound to Matlock without a stop and two-hourly east bound to Nottingham via Derby calling at all intermediate stations.
Services are formed using diesel multiple units of Classes 153, 156 or 158.
A station buffet is available from 10:00am until 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday.
Public safety issues
In October 2015 Network Rail released CCTV footage showing members of the public taking photographs on the main crossing over the tracks at the station. Network Rail issued a safety warning as a result and said the railways were not for taking photographs on and that trains can appear without warning. Network Rail said it was releasing the footage to highlight the dangerous practices, particularly involving children on the railway line. The crossing has since been closed to the public.[4]
References
- ^ Historic England, "Matlock Bath station (1247893)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 11 March 2017
- ^ a b Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 156. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - ^ "Record Growth on the Derwent Valley Line". September 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
- ^ "Warning after CCTV is released showing families with children taking selfies on rail track at level crossing". ITV News. 26 October 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
External links
- Train times and station information for Matlock Bath railway station from National Rail
- Ingenious.org Matlock Bath station, 1903
- Friends of the Derwent Valley Line
- Derwent Valley Line East Midlands Trains Community Rail Partnership
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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Following station | ||
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| East Midlands Railway Derwent Valley Line |
- Grade II listed buildings in Derbyshire
- Railway stations in Derbyshire
- Former Midland Railway stations
- Railway stations opened in 1849
- Railway stations closed in 1967
- Railway stations opened in 1972
- Reopened railway stations in Great Britain
- Railway stations served by East Midlands Railway
- Beeching closures in England
- 1849 establishments in England