Overton railway station

This article is about the station in Hampshire. For the station in Peterborough, see Ferry Meadows railway station. For the station in New Zealand, see Overton railway station, New Zealand.

Overton
General information
Location	Overton, Basingstoke and Deane England
Grid reference	SU517508
Managed by	South Western Railway
Platforms	2
Other information
Station code	OVR
Classification	DfT category E
History
Opened	3 July 1854
Passengers
2020/21	34,348

As of 25 May 2025, train services operating through Overton railway station have officially come under public ownership, following the transfer of South Western Railway (SWR) operations to a publicly owned entity. ^[2]

In line with Overton's Neighbourhood Development Plan (2025–2044), there are proposals to improve pedestrian access to the station, including enhanced signage on both sides of the railway along Overton Road and Andover Road. ^[3] Additionally, a proposed development by Bargate Homes, includes the construction of 130 new homes and a 15-hectare country park near Sapley Lane. The proximity of the new housing to Overton railway station, approximately a ten-minute cycle ride away, is highlighted as a key feature, promoting the use of public transport among residents. ^[4]

External links

South Western Railway

References

1. Table 160 National Rail timetable, May 2016
2. "Overton Radio - From Sunday 25 May 2025, train services..." www.facebook.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
3. "Overton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2025-2044" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2025.
4. "Country park and 130 new homes are proposed for 19-hectare site in Hampshire - Hampshire Biz News". hampshirebiznews.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2025.

Preceding station	National Rail			Following station
Basingstoke		South Western Railway West of England Main Line		Whitchurch

51°15′14″N1°15′36″W / 51.254°N 1.260°W / 51.254; -1.260