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Okehampton Interchange station officially opens
A major milestone for West Devon was marked today with the official opening of Okehampton Interchange station, ahead of passenger services starting tomorrow (Saturday 1 August).Senior representatives from Network Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR), Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council came together to mark the historic occasion, including Joanna Grew, Route Strategy Director for Network Rail and GWR, Cllr Jacqi Hodgson, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity for Devon County Council & Julian Brazil, leader of Devon County Council; and Cllr Mandy Ewings, leader of West Devon Borough Council.Okehampton More ➔ “Okehampton Interchange station officially opens”Read More
Site visit to Okehampton Interchange
Partners made a visit to Okehampton Interchange this week to see the latest progress in advance of the station’s opening this summer.The interchange will provide easy access to those who are walking, cycling, or using local bus services with a train service to link West Devon and the surrounding areas to Exeter and beyond.More More ➔ “Site visit to Okehampton Interchange”Read More
New billboard to promote Okehampton Interchange
A new billboard to promote Okehampton Interchange station went up on East Street on the edge of the town centre today to promote the town’s second station, which opens this summer.When the opening date is confirmed this will be added to the billboard.The More ➔ “New billboard to promote Okehampton Interchange”Read More
Latest footage of the new station
Okehampton Interchange taking shape with lift shaft and footbridge installed
Okehampton Interchange, the newest station in the region, is a big step closer to welcoming passengers after a major stage of construction was completed. The lift shaft, footbridge span and staircase have all been lifted into place, with the station now beginning to take shape. More ➔ “Okehampton Interchange taking shape with lift shaft and footbridge installed”Read More
Okehampton Interchange taking shape after six months of progress
Network Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026.The station will be the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line, connecting West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. More ➔ “Okehampton Interchange taking shape after six months of progress”Read More
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