Station Opening Times
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Timetable “R” Days : 9.00am - 5.00pm
The station booking office and gift shop open at 9.00am on timetable “R” days (the pink panel on the timetable leaflet) and it closes at 5.00pm, the gift shop closing after the passage of the final trains of the day. When there are evening trains the station is unmanned, but opened by train staff for passengers to access the toilets. The model railway exhibition is usually open, but is sometimes closed for maintenance by our volunteers.
Evening & Dining Trains : Timetable “U”
The station is unmanned for the evening trains which regularly call at the station in season, but the toilets are opened by staff from the train for use by passengers; the office, gift shop and waiting room are not open for the evening services. The station telephone number is +44 (0) 1624 822275 which can be called on operational days, if you wish to arrange a visit please contact the Friends Of... who will be happy to accommodate requests where possible outside hours.
Timetable “S” Days : From 9.00am-6.15pm
On the days that timetable “S” is in operation (refer to the blue panel on the timetable leaflet) the station opens as usual at 9.00am and closes at around 6.15pm, the gift shop closing after the passage of the final trains of the day, which are scheduled at 6.07pm. It may be closed for no more than half an hour for staff breaks in the middle of the day. As per other days, the model railway exhibition may be closed on occasion for maintenance.
Out Of Operating Hours : Non-Running Days
The entire station area is open plan and forms part of the pedestrian access to the adjacent Poulsom Park (via steps from the platform), so even when the trains are not running and the site is unmanned, you can still visit and have a look around the historic site. There are several exterior displays and noticeboards, and timetable literature is always available from the station, this may be found on the ticket hatch. The nearby public houses also have stocks of railway literature.
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