Matlock Railway Station

Matlock Railway Station is a railway station owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains in the town of Matlock, Derbyshire, England. The station is the terminus of both the Derwent Valley Line from Derby and Peak Rail who operate heritage services to Rowsley South. Both lines are formed from portions of the Midland Railway's former main line to Manchester. Through running is technically possible but is not done in normal service. HistoryLeaving Matlock Bath, the line immediately passes into the series of High Tor tunnels, 321yd, 58yd and 378yd long on the east side of the river, cut into the cliff side. Crossing the river and the main A6 road, the line passes through Holt Lane Tunnel (126yd) before entering Matlock Station. Being cut through limestone, these tunnels have required a deal of maintenance over the years. Originally called "Matlock Bridge", it was opened by the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway in 1849, the station buildings (designed by Sir Joseph Paxton) opening in 1850. The station is now grade 2 listed.

Matlock Railway Station is a railway station owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains in the town of Matlock, Derbyshire, England. The station is the terminus of both the Derwent Valley Line from Derby and Peak Rail who operate heritage services to Rowsley South. Both lines are formed from portions of the Midland Railway's former main line to Manchester. Through running is technically possible but is not done in normal service. HistoryLeaving Matlock Bath, the line immediately passes into the series of High Tor tunnels, 321yd, 58yd and 378yd long on the east side of the river, cut into the cliff side. Crossing the river and the main A6 road, the line passes through Holt Lane Tunnel (126yd) before entering Matlock Station. Being cut through limestone, these tunnels have required a deal of maintenance over the years. Originally called "Matlock Bridge", it was opened by the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway in 1849, the station buildings (designed by Sir Joseph Paxton) opening in 1850. The station is now grade 2 listed.