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Edginswell Rail Station

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

Government is currently (September 2024) reviewing the transport infrastructure investment programme and funding has therefore been withdrawn from this project as part of that review.  We await the outcome before confirmation on progress can be made.

A train on the tracks approaching Torquay from Kingskerswell.

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

This project will be jointly funded using:

  • Council funds
  • Section 106 contributions
  • Local Transport Capital Funding
  • External grants

Delivering the project

In 2023, Network Rail submitted a planning application for the construction of the new station with pedestrian access from the existing highway both to the north (Riviera Way) and the south (Newton Road).

The design of the railway station includes:

  • Two platforms
  • A fully accessible lift footbridge with elevated walkway to the north
  • Infrastructure to include waiting shelter, lighting, CCTV, cycle parking (with shelter)
  • Signage at Edginswell, Torquay, TQ2 7AH

The station design has changed since the previous application. The new design sees lifts on each platform, rather than access ramps either side – making the station more accessible to all passengers.

The application was approved in November 2023.

Project benefits

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

  • A reliable public transport option for works 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 challenges

We are working with our various delivery partners, funders, and potential investors to find solutions to ensure we can bring this project forward.

Organisations working on the project

  • Torbay Council
  • Network Rail
  • Great Western Railway
A 3D image of how Edginswell Station could look.