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Next stage completed at Okehampton Interchange
The next stage of work at Okehampton Interchange has been completed by Network Rail.25 bored piles were driven 12 metres into the ground to support the new platform, bridge and lift. Most of the work took place overnight with no disruption to trains.Preparation More ➔ “Next stage completed at Okehampton Interchange”Read More
Trains running again after successful engineering work
Trains are running again on the Dartmoor Line after Network Rail successfully completed engineering work.On the edge of Okehampton, the first major stage of work took place to build the new Okehampton Interchange station. 300 metres of the single-line track was moved 90cm north to allow a new platform to be built alongside it. More ➔ “Trains running again after successful engineering work”Read More
Sneak peek at this week’s work at Okehampton Interchange
This week sees the first major stage in building the new Okehampton Interchange station. The primary goal is to install and complete the track drainage system and reposition the track so it’s suitable for the proposed platform. Here’s a bird’s eye view of the work: The £15 million station is the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line and will connect West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. More ➔ “Sneak peek at this week’s work at Okehampton Interchange”Read More
Video guide to the upcoming work
Network Rail has produced a video guide (watch below) to explain the work that will be happening during the upcoming closure of the Dartmoor Line (8-14 March). The work is the first major stage in building the new Okehampton Interchange station, which will complement Okehampton’s existing station.As More ➔ “Video guide to the upcoming work”Read More
Work begins to build Okehampton Interchange
Work has begun to build Okehampton Interchange, a new railway station on the edge of the town.The £15 million station is the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line and will connect West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. More ➔ “Work begins to build Okehampton Interchange”Read More
Line closed 8-14 March
To help build the new Okehampton Interchange station, essential track work will take place from Saturday 8 March to Friday 14 March. During this time, buses will replace trains between Exeter and Okehampton (full details).Find out more about the work that will be happening in this video from Network Rail:Read More
Celebrating the Dartmoor Line’s third anniversary
Celebrations took place at Okehampton station today to mark the third anniversary of the reopening of the Dartmoor Line.Dignitaries, councillors and rail groups from across Devon and beyond heard from OkeRail’s Dr Michael Ireland (organiser of the event), Okehampton Mayor Cllr Allenton Fisher and GWR’s Matt Barnes.Attendees More ➔ “Celebrating the Dartmoor Line’s third anniversary”Read More
Name revealed for new station
The name of the Dartmoor Line’s new station has been revealed in a special ceremony.Key figures from Great Western Railway, Network Rail, Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council, along with Central Devon MP, Mel Stride, met at the site of the planned new station to unveil its name on Friday 11 May.To More ➔ “Name revealed for new station”Read More
Network Rail update on the new station
We’ll be bringing you regular behind-the-scenes updates as the West Devon Transport Hub project takes shape. Here’s the latest from Network Rail: In December, Network Rail entered into contract with Octavius to take the project forward. They will work with their designer Mott MacDonald.The More ➔ “Network Rail update on the new station”Read More
Okehampton station scoops another award
Fresh from winning Small Station of the Year at the National Rail Awards in September, Okehampton station today won the Community category at the National Railway Heritage Awards.You can read about all the hard work that has gone into restoring the station in this news post from late last year on the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership website.It’s More ➔ “Okehampton station scoops another award”Read More