Cromford railway station

Cromford railway station is a railway station serving the village of Cromford in Derbyshire, England. The station is located on the Derwent Valley Line from Derby to Matlock.

Related Topics:
Railway station - Cromford - Derbyshire - England - Derwent Valley Line - Derby - Matlock

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Originally known as "Cromford Bridge", it was opened by the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway in 1849. This is one of the few stations on the line that has been preserved and is a Grade 2 listed building. It is said to have been designed by G.H.Stokes, son-in-law of Joseph Paxton.

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Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway - 1849 - Grade 2 listed building - Joseph Paxton

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Willersley Tunnel, 764 yards long is immediately north of the station.

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The station is served by Central Trains, who operated local services from Derby to Matlock. Services are formed using diesel multiple units of Classes 150, 153, 156, 158 or 170.

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Central Trains - Diesel multiple unit - 150 - 153 - 156 - 158 - 170

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