I’ll be heading to Ilkeston from Manchester by train on the opening day of the new station. As many people know it has been a long wait for the opening of Ilkeston Station…
Ilkeston railway station nears completion
The Ilkeston railway station construction is now complete. The most recent videos show the station platforms and car parks as the finishing touches are added.
Ilkeston station: relief, disbelief and trepidation
It’s hard to believe that a new railway station will put Ilkeston on the map. It seems impossible to believe we are still waiting for it to open and it might not even be a success.
Why Ilkeston railway is good news for all of us
As a strong supporter of public transport and a regular user of rail services I hugely welcome the new station at Ilkeston. Let’s celebrate the investment.
Ilkeston railway station opening April 2017
Ilkeston railway station is due to begin operating Sunday April 2nd 2017, with an official opening in summer 2017.
Galliford Try Engineers on Ilkeston Railway Station Building Site
Activity has resumed full time at the Ilkeston station site. Video footage shows what Derbyshire County Council have referred to as “Phase 2” of the developments…
Ilkeston Station – Coming Soon
Despite planning permission being for the construction of a station, Ilkeston is still one of the many large towns in the United Kingdom without a passenger service…
So when’s this bleedin’ station opening then?
Hi everyone, this is the first website feed update in 2 years! Hard to believe we’re still in limbo and awaiting this pigging railway station! Are you frustrated by the delays?
Government launch £20m station fund
More great news! The government has opened a brand new building and renovation fund for train station projects. A total of £20m has been set aside to pay for 75% of the cost needed to complete stations at a “well developed” stage of development. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has said the fund bidders must have […]
Ilkeston station plans confirmed!
Ilkeston residents will celebrate as good news of Ilkeston’s funding bid to build a new railway station is announced in local media channels. Plans for a 2 platform unmanned station and car park with taxi rank and planned bus stop will cost up to £6.5m with £4.5m of the cash coming from the Department of […]