Ilkeston railway station
Ilkeston  | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Ilkeston |
| Local authority | Borough of Erewash |
| Operations | |
| Station code | ILN |
| Managed by | Northern |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
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Live arrivals/departures, station information and onward connections from National Rail Enquiries | |
| History | |
| 2016 | Projected opening |
| National Rail – UK railway stations | |
| UK Railways portal | |
Ilkeston railway station is planned to serve the town of Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England. It will be located on the site of the former Ilkeston Junction and Cossall railway station. It is to be served by Northern Nottingham to Leeds services and possibly by East Midlands Trains. It will be located between Nottingham railway station and Langley Mill railway station.
New station fund
As part of the new station fund set out in March 2013, Ilkeston, Pye Corner and Lea Bridge were narrowed down as the three most likely stations to open or reopen, with the final announcement in May 2013.[1][2]
Funding was confirmed in May 2013, with the station planned to open in 2014.[3] It will have two platforms, automated ticket machines, a 150-space car park and a taxi rank.
Construction delays
During preliminary work at the site in June 2014, an ecological survey found protected great crested newts, delaying the start of construction until October 2014. This, together with additional flood protection work means that the station opening is deferred to spring 2015.[4]
In October 2014, it was announced that the cost of proposed flood protection work exceeds the available budget, requiring a cheaper solution to be found. This further delays the start of construction until 2015, and the earliest opening date to 'late 2015'.[5]
In February 2015, it was announced that more great crested newts had been found, further delaying work on site. The opening is now expected to be by August 2016.[6]
An unofficial website monitoring and reporting the progress of the construction was set up. Articles from local residents and business owners have been written with the inclusion of video footage of some of the construction work.[7]
| Preceding station | National Rail |
Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nottingham-Leeds | ||||
| East Midlands Trains Limited Service | ||||
| East Midlands Trains Limited Service |
References
- ↑ "Fresh Start for Franchising". Department for Transport. 26 March 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ↑ "Ilkeston could get new £5m railway station". 26 March 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ↑ "Ilkeston train station bid wins £4.5m investment". 15 May 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ↑ "Ilkeston railway station: Plans delayed by great crested newts". 26 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ↑ "Ilkeston railway station: Flooding concerns cause second delay". 16 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ↑ "Ilkeston railway station: Newts cause further delays". 24 February 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ "Ilkeston Railway Station: unofficial website". Ilkeston Railway Station.
Coordinates: 52°58′46″N 1°17′42″W / 52.9794°N 1.2949°W