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It was on 1 June 1874 that the third side of the triangle (Mexborough Reverse Curve) was put in place which allowed trains to work from the Sheffield line to Barnsley without need of reversal. This was closed on 5 September 1966. |
It was on 1 June 1874 that the third side of the triangle (Mexborough Reverse Curve) was put in place which allowed trains to work from the Sheffield line to Barnsley without need of reversal. This was closed on 5 September 1966. |
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The Barnsley to Doncaster local passenger services were withdrawn on 29 June 1959 and further changes in the area took place with the opening of [[Aldwarke Junction]] in 1966. From this date all passenger trains to Sheffield were routed to [[Sheffield railway station|Sheffield Midland]]: at first via the Swinton curve, until its closure in January 1968, and thereafter via the Great Central route through the closed [[Kilnhurst Central railway station|Kilnhurst Central]]. Nowadays trains mostly operate via the re-instated Swinton curve to the new [[Swinton (South Yorkshire) railway station|Swinton]] (a few passenger trains still use the old GCR line for operational reasons).<ref>[http://www.psul4all.free-online.co.uk/2016.htm "Passenger Train Services over Unusual Lines 2016 Edition, Yorkshire & Humberside Region"] Retrieved 27 April 2016</ref> |
The Barnsley to Doncaster local passenger services were withdrawn on 29 June 1959 and further changes in the area took place with the opening of [[Aldwarke Junction]] in 1966. From this date all passenger trains to Sheffield were routed to [[Sheffield railway station|Sheffield Midland]]: at first via the Swinton curve, until its closure in January 1968, and thereafter via the Great Central route through the closed [[Kilnhurst Central railway station|Kilnhurst Central]]. Nowadays trains mostly operate via the re-instated Swinton curve to the new [[Swinton (South Yorkshire) railway station|Swinton]] (a few passenger trains still use the old GCR line for operational reasons).<ref>[http://www.psul4all.free-online.co.uk/2016.htm "Passenger Train Services over Unusual Lines 2016 Edition, Yorkshire & Humberside Region"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160124005655/http://www.psul4all.free-online.co.uk/2016.htm |date=24 January 2016 }} Retrieved 27 April 2016</ref> |
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Mexborough once had a third platform which, in effect, made the Sheffield-bound platform an "island". This was used occasionally for regular passenger services travelling via the Great Central line to Sheffield but more often by excursion trains to East Coast resorts such as [[Scarborough railway station|Scarborough]], [[Bridlington railway station|Bridlington]] and [[Cleethorpes railway station|Cleethorpes]]. This platform face ceased to be used in the late 1970s but can still be seen. |
Mexborough once had a third platform which, in effect, made the Sheffield-bound platform an "island". This was used occasionally for regular passenger services travelling via the Great Central line to Sheffield but more often by excursion trains to East Coast resorts such as [[Scarborough railway station|Scarborough]], [[Bridlington railway station|Bridlington]] and [[Cleethorpes railway station|Cleethorpes]]. This platform face ceased to be used in the late 1970s but can still be seen. |
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Revision as of 01:53, 27 January 2018
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| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | MEX |
| Fare zone | Doncaster |
| History | |
| Opened | 4 March 1871 |
Mexborough railway station serves the former mining town of
As the original station at
It was on 1 June 1874 that the third side of the triangle (Mexborough Reverse Curve) was put in place which allowed trains to work from the Sheffield line to Barnsley without need of reversal. This was closed on 5 September 1966.
The Barnsley to Doncaster local passenger services were withdrawn on 29 June 1959 and further changes in the area took place with the opening of
Mexborough once had a third platform which, in effect, made the Sheffield-bound platform an "island". This was used occasionally for regular passenger services travelling via the Great Central line to Sheffield but more often by excursion trains to East Coast resorts such as Scarborough, Bridlington and Cleethorpes. This platform face ceased to be used in the late 1970s but can still be seen.
As part of the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive's 4-year plan for upgrading the railways in the county, Mexborough received an upgraded waiting area and ticket office which were completed in May 1989.
In 2009/2010, Mexborough was further improved by help points, an updated PA system, refurbished toilets and booking office area, additional shelters and CCTV, information screens and improved access for the disabled.
In 2011 Mexborough won the category 'Station of the Year (Small)' at the National Rail Awards.[2]
Facilities
The station's booking office is manned each day on a part-time basis (06:00-19:00 Monday to Saturday, 08:00-16:00 Sundays). Outside these times, tickets must be bought on the train or in advance. There are waiting rooms on both platforms and a customer help point on platform 2. Digital display screens, timetable posters and automated train announcements offer train running information and there is step-free access to both platforms.[3]
Service
Monday to Saturday services consist of two westbound services per hour: one terminates at Sheffield and the other carries on to Worksop, Gainsborough and
References
- ^ "Passenger Train Services over Unusual Lines 2016 Edition, Yorkshire & Humberside Region" Archived 24 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 27 April 2016
- ^ Rail, 21 September – 4 October 2011. p.12
- ^ Mexborough station facilitiesNational Rail Enquiries
- ^ Table 29 National Rail timetable, December 2016
- ^ "Cleethorpes, Doncaster & Sheffield to Manchester Airport" (PDF). tpexpress.co.uk. Trans-Pennine Express. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
External links
Media related to Mexborough railway station at Wikimedia Commons
- Train times and station information for Mexborough railway station from National Rail
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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Following station | ||
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Swinton to Doncaster Line | ||||
| Disused railways | ||||
| Swinton Central | BR Eastern Region Sheffield Victoria-Doncaster Line |
Conisbrough | ||
| Wath Central | BR Eastern Region Doncaster-Barnsley Line |
Conisbrough | ||