Edginswell Rail Station

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Edginswell Rail Station

Find out more about the project to build a new railway station at Edginswell.

This project will deliver a new rail station at Edginswell, with two platforms on the line between Torquay and Exeter. The plans are based on consultation with the local community, businesses and the rail industry.

It will improve access to Torbay Hospital, Edginswell Business Park, The Willows and other nearby employment. It will also link the local communities in Shiphay and The Willows to the rail network.

Services to and from the station will link towards Paignton, Newton Abbot, Exeter and Exmouth.

A station in this area has been included within the local transport plan and Local Plan.

Funding

The financial cost of delivering the station is £13.1 million using £3 million of Town Deal funds. This will be matched with:

Council funds
Section 106 contributions
Local Transport Capital Funds
New Stations Funds (£7.8 million received in November 2020).

Project benefits

The new station will bring many benefits to Edginswell, Torquay and the surrounding area:

a reliable public transport option for workers and residents in the Torquay Gateway area
reduced congestion and parking problems in the area
reduced transport times in and out of the area

Project timeline

A planning application was approved in 2016. We'll submit a new application as the design has changed and now includes lifts instead of ramps to improve accessibility.