News

3 May 2023

Train Service Changes – May and June 2023

• The hourly Nottingham - Derby - Matlock train service will be re-instated from Monday 22 May.

• Buses will replace trains between Derby and Matlock from Saturday 27 May until Sunday 11 June*.

• Buses will replace trains between Nottingham and Derby on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June.

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28 April 2023

Going peat-free at Derwent Valley Line stations

Station adopters on the Derwent Valley line have been going green, with the help of 100% recycled peat-free compost.

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21 April 2023

Beautiful bluebells in Derwent Valley

One of the most beautiful spectacles of spring has to be the scent and sight of a bluebell wood. Lace up your boots and explore these woodlands in Derwent Valley in late April and early May to enjoy bluebells at their best.

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13 April 2023

Beer, gin and cider in Derwent Valley

Cheers! Now the weather is getting warmer, it's the perfect time to enjoy the fantastic craft beer, gin and cider scene in Derwent Valley, by train of course! Here are a few of our top events coming up this spring.

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4 April 2023

Arts, crafts and creative heritage in Derwent Valley

The Derwent Valley has outstanding industrial and cultural heritage, and has a vibrant arts and crafts scene today. Here's our roundup of some upcoming arts events for all ages and budgets.

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27 March 2023

Easter adventures in Derwent Valley

Make a train trip part of your Easter holiday plans this year. Here are some of our top picks for family-friendly first adventure by rail.

Updated March 2024.

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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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