Railway station will be brought to Ilkeston for first time in 50 years

Construction is set to begin on a new railway station in Ilkeston, which has been without a station for 50 years.

Phase two in the construction of a new railway station in Ilkeston has now begun, with mine investigation and stabilisation now complete.

The new station is between Millership Way and Coronation Road, comprised of two platforms linked by a footbridge which will be wider than the previous, allowing easier access for the public.

Preparatory works will include erecting fencing around the site, improving access, establishing the contractor’s compound and site clearance, which is expected to take around seven weeks.

Once the site is prepared, piling works will begin to form the foundations to support the platforms, followed by construction of the platforms including taking out the old and putting in the new footbridge.

Two new carparks will also be constructed, with the main car park on the east side of the tracks providing 90 spaces. The west-side car park will be for disabled drivers, motorcycles and bicycles. There will also be a taxi rank and a drop off and pick up point.

New waiting shelters will be provided for the bus service that currently runs passed the station.

Each platform will have waiting shelters, ticket machines, customer information screens and help points – all of which will be covered by CCTV.

It is expected that around 160,000 passengers will use the station in its first year.

The project is expected to take up to seven months, with the station opening in late autumn.

Councillor Dean Collins, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, said: “The new station will be a great boost to the area. It will mean much quicker commuting times, helping to reduce congestion on the roads, and it will improve connectivity to nearby major towns and cities helping to encourage visitors and bring new business opportunities to the area.”

Rob McIntosh, Route Managing Director at Network Rail, said: “Ilkeston station is set to transform the lives of thousands of people by giving easier access to rail services, to give access to work and leisure opportunities around the network. I am delighted that this project is on site and look forward to welcoming the first train in the coming months.”

Derbyshire County Council is leading on the project in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), Network Rail and Nottingham Housing Market Area. The station has been designed by consultants Aecom.

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