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Stocksfield railway station

Stocksfield
National Rail
General information
LocationStocksfield, Northumberland
England
Coordinates54°56′49″N 1°55′02″W / 54.9468110°N 1.9171893°W / 54.9468110; -1.9171893
Grid referenceNZ054613
Owned byNetwork Rail
Managed byNorthern Trains
Platforms2
Tracks2
Other information
Station codeSKS
ClassificationDfT category F2
History
Original companyNewcastle and Carlisle Railway
Pre-groupingNorth Eastern Railway
Post-grouping
Key dates
9 March 1835 (1835-03-09)Opened
Passengers
2019/20Decrease 59,352
2020/21Decrease 9,508
2021/22Increase 33,298
2022/23Increase 38,864
2023/24Increase 47,858
Location
Stocksfield is located in Northumberland
Stocksfield
Stocksfield
Location in Northumberland, England
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Stocksfield is a railway station on the Tyne Valley Line, which runs between Newcastle and Carlisle via Hexham. The station, situated 14 miles 47 chains (14.6 mi; 23.5 km) west of Newcastle, serves the parishes of Stocksfield and Bywell in Northumberland, England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.

History

The Newcastle and Carlisle Railway was formed in 1829, and was opened in stages.[1] The station opened in March 1835, following the commencement of passenger trains between Blaydon and Hexham.[2][3]

Stocksfield was reduced to an unstaffed halt in 1967, along with most of the other stations on the line that escaped the Beeching Axe. The former station buildings were subsequently demolished.

Facilities

The station has two platforms, both of which have seating, a waiting shelter and next train audio and visual displays. The westbound platform has a ticket machine, which accepts card or contactless payment only, and an emergency help point. Platforms are linked by a pre-grouping metal footbridge, similar to those at Riding Mill and Wylam, however there is step-free access to both platforms via the nearby road bridge. There is a small car park and cycle storage at the station.[4]

Stocksfield is part of the Northern Trains penalty fare network, meaning that a valid ticket or promise to pay notice is required prior to boarding the train.[5]

Services

As of the December 2023 timetable change, there is an hourly service between Newcastle and Hexham (or Carlisle on Sunday), with additional trains at peak times. Most trains extend to Morpeth (peak only) or Nunthorpe via Hartlepool. All services are operated by Northern Trains.[6]

Rolling stock used: Class 156 Super Sprinter and Class 158 Express Sprinter

References

  1. ^ James, Leslie (November 1983). A Chronology of the Construction of Britain's Railways 1778-1855. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 22. ISBN 0-7110-1277-6. BE/1183.
  2. ^ Allen, Cecil J. (1974) [1964]. The North Eastern Railway. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 35. ISBN 0-7110-0495-1.
  3. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 68. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
  4. ^ "Stocksfield Station Train Tickets, Departures and Timetables". Northern Trains. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Penalty Fares Map". Northern Trains. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  6. ^ Table 42 National Rail timetable, December 2023
Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Prudhoe
towards Newcastle 		  Northern Trains
Tyne Valley Line 		  Riding Mill
towards Carlisle
  Historical railways  
Mickley   North Eastern Railway
Newcastle and Carlisle Railway 		  Riding Mill
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stocksfield_railway_station