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12 March 2023

Celebrate Mothering Sunday in Derwent Valley

Looking to mark a memorable Mother's Day in Derwent Valley? We've got you covered.

Enjoy a scenic rail trip with trains running throughout the day on Mother’s Day between Nottingham, Derby and Matlock. Head to Your Journey in the menu above to plan your journey.

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10 February 2023

Explore Derwent Valley by rail this half term

School's out! We've put together some ideas of things to do with the family this half term, accessible by rail.

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8 February 2023

Hourly Nottingham to Matlock train service to return in May

• Hourly Nottingham to Matlock train service to be re-instated from 22 May 2023.

• Trains each hour on Weekdays and Saturdays to complement existing Nottingham to Matlock Sunday service.

• Reduced journey time throughout the day between Derwent Valley communities and Nottingham.

• Off-Peak trains from Spondon to Nottingham, Derby and Matlock.

• Fantastic boost for the summer tourism season.

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22 December 2022

Public transport digital displays prove popular

Real time public transport digital displays in Belper and Matlock have proved popular with over 12,000 people using the interactive touch screen, to access a range of local transport and visitor information.

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24 November 2022

Trains to Nottingham return on the Derwent Valley Line

• Weekday commuter trains return to Nottingham from the Derwent Valley Line.
• Three morning and three evening train services in each direction from Monday 12 December.
• Reduced journey time between Derwent Valley communities and Nottingham.
• Trains re-instated at Spondon to Nottingham, Derby and Matlock.
• More commuter train options from Long Eaton, Attenborough and Beeston.

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21 October 2022

Young People’s Engineering Project Wins UK Community Rail Award

• Project that helped vulnerable young people given top award

• Judges impressed with how scheme led to participants pursuing engineering as a career choice

• Two other Derwent Valley Line initiatives also recognised

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27 June 2022

Young people create railway themed arch at Duffield station

A new decorative metal archway, designed and created by young people, has been installed to enhance the entrance to Duffield Station.  Eight young people achieved a Level 1 NCFE Award in Industry Specific Engineering Skills whilst undertaking the project with Engineered Learning.

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9 May 2022

Derwent Valley Rail Project – Alderwasley Hall Special School

Derbyshire Environmental Studies Service worked with pupils from Alderwasley Hall Special School on a Derwent Valley Rail Education Project with Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership, East Midlands Railway and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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5 August 2021

EMR welcomes families to visit their Community Rail Ram in Derby this summer

Part of the Ram Trail running until 22nd August 2021.
Community Rail theme designed by local artist.
Ram design features visitor attractions along Derwent Valley and North Staffs CRPs.

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21 July 2021

New Website to Explore the Derwent Valley Line

A new Derwent Valley Line website has been launched to promote the summer return to rail travel on the route between Derby and Matlock.

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25 June 2021

New Matlock Interpretation Panels

Mayor of Matlock, Cllr Steve Wain, was pleased to unveil new interpretation panels in the town on Friday 25th June. Matlock Town Council, working with Matlock Civic Association, Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership and Derbyshire Dales District Council, has developed five new panels, featuring an illustrated map of the town and information about local area.

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26 October 2020

Children’s Pumpkin Creations Illuminate Ambergate Station

To celebrate Halloween children from Ambergate Primary School have been carving pumpkins for display at their local station.

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16 April 2020

East Midlands Railway and Community Rail Partnerships fund local foodbanks to support families during COVID-19 crisis

East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) have donated £2500 to foodbanks across the East Midlands to support families who are facing difficulties due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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27 January 2020

Derwent Valley Rail Partnership gets government backing

Derwent Valley Line Community Rail Partnership (CRP), has received the seal of approval from government.

The Department for Transport has formally recognised the local rail organisation by awarding it accreditation status.

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20 May 2019

Perri the Peregrine Launches new Derwent Valley Line Activity Book

Perri the Peregrine and friends have launched a new fun Activity Book for families to discover the Derwent Valley Line.

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