A new railway station near Exeter has joined the national railway network today (4 July 2023). The 0534 Exeter-Paignton called at Marsh Barton at 0538. This followed a formal opening
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Marsh Barton opening date set
Great Western Railway has confirmed that Marsh Barton railway station will accept its first fare paying passengers on Tuesday 4 July. The station will primarily be served by Paignton-Exmouth services
Continue reading Latest photos show Marsh Barton nearing completion
Photos taken this weekend show that construction at Marsh Barton is largely complete. The station is expected to start the ‘entry to service’ procedures required before trains can serve a
Continue reading Marsh Barton makes progress
Stakeholders have had the opportunity see the work delivered so far on the new railway station at Marsh Barton. The station was been equipped with two platforms, and work to
Continue reading Marsh Barton progressing well
Construction of the railway station at Marsh Barton is progressing well, with the piles and pile caps completed. Concrete slabs have been installed on platform 1. The station is expected
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Progress made at Marsh Barton
Pictures in the local press show that work is progressing well at the site of Marsh Barton railway station. Preparatory works commenced a few months ago and the construction of
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Work progresses on Marsh Barton
Preparatory works at the site of the railway station being built at Marsh Barton have progressed well after work began last month. Vegetation has been cleared, existing utilities protected, and
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Three further stations funded by New Stations Fund
Three railway stations will receive funding from round 3 of the New Stations Fund following an investment announcement by the government today. Marsh Barton, near Exeter plus White Rose and
Continue reading Construction starts on Marsh Barton
Work has commenced on the railway station to serve Marsh Barton, which is located near Exeter on the railway line towards Plymouth. A nearby road will close at the end
Continue readingWork set to start on site at Marsh Barton
Enabling works are expected to start next month on the site of Marsh Barton railway station following unanimous approval at a meeting of Devon County Council’s cabinet. The station will
Continue readingSixteen bids to third round of New Stations Fund
Sixteen bids for proposed railway stations were submitted to the latest round of the New Stations Fund following a Freedom of Information request. The scheme offered contributions towards the delivery
Continue readingMarsh Barton planning application approved
The planning application for a new railway station at Marsh Barton has been approved. The station will be located west of Exeter on the railway line towards Plymouth and will
Continue readingMarsh Barton planning application submitted
The planning application for a railway station at Marsh Barton has been submitted to Devon County Council. The station would be located south west of Exeter on the railway line
Continue readingTimetabling issues knocks Exminster back
A railway station at Exminster is unlikely to be delivered because of insufficient capacity to accommodate further stops on the railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot. The proposed station
Continue readingMarsh Barton update shows progress and challenges ahead
Councillor Andrea Davies provided an update at the recent full council meeting of Devon County Council with regards to the proposed railway station at Marsh Barton. Progress had been hampered
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