Duffield railway station

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Duffield station as it was

Services

A view of Duffield station in April 2011 showing the branch platform used by the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. On the left is a steam train recently arrived from Wirksworth, whilst on the right is an East Midlands Trains service to Matlock. At this date there was no physical connection between the EVR and the National Network here. Duffield Branch Line Platform in April 2011 - geograph.org.uk - 2423407.jpg
A view of Duffield station in April 2011 showing the branch platform used by the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. On the left is a steam train recently arrived from Wirksworth, whilst on the right is an East Midlands Trains service to Matlock. At this date there was no physical connection between the EVR and the National Network here.

National Rail

National Rail services at Duffield are operated by East Midlands Railway using Class 170 DMUs.

The typical off-peak service is one train per hour in each direction between Matlock and Nottingham via Derby. [7]

On Sundays, the station is served by one train every two hours in each direction in the morning, increasing to hourly in the afternoon.

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway runs from Duffield station Platform 3 to Ravenstor via Hazelwood, Shottle, Idridgehay and Wirksworth [8] along the route of the old Midland Railway branch which closed to passengers in 1947 and goods in 1989.

This link was re-opened to passengers in April 2011, allowing heritage services from Wirksworth to connect with the Midland Main Line. Through ticketing is available from all main line stations. [9]

Duffield
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Duffield railway station in 2009.jpg
Duffield railway station looking south in 2009
General information
Location Duffield, Borough of Amber Valley
England
Grid reference SK345435
Managed by East Midlands Railway
Platforms3 (2 National Rail)
(1 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway)
Other information
Station codeDFI
Classification DfT category F2
History
Original company North Midland Railway
Pre-grouping Midland Railway
Post-grouping London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1841opened
1867moved to junction with Wirksworth branch
Passengers
2018/19Decrease2.svg 68,770
Preceding station National Rail logo.svg National Rail Following station
Derby   East Midlands Railway
  Belper
  Historical railways  
Terminus Midland Railway
Line open, station closed
HR icon.svg   Heritage railways
Terminus  Ecclesbourne Valley Railway   Shottle

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References

  1. ↑ Sprenger, Howard (2004). The Wirksworth Branch. London: Oakwood Press. ISBN   0-85361-625-6.
  2. ↑ "Duffield Scene Edition 153" (PDF). July 2005. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
  3. ↑ "1859-1866". Midland Railway Miscellaneous Depts: 59. 1914. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  4. ↑ "After Forty Years Service" . Belper News. England. 6 November 1908. Retrieved 16 February 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ↑ "Stationmaster of Duffield" . Derby Daily Telegraph. England. 13 August 1931. Retrieved 16 February 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ↑ "Duffield Stationmaster" . Derby Daily Telegraph. England. 3 September 1931. Retrieved 16 February 2021– via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ Table 56 National Rail timetable, June 2024
  8. ↑ "Duffield Station". www.e-v-r.com. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway (Wyvernrail PLC). Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  9. ↑ "Royal opening of Duffield line". Rail.co. Archived from the original on 6 June 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2011.

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  1. ↑ https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/media/3150/download?inline
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