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Tuesday 24 Oct 2023

Changes to passenger journeys between Manchester and Sheffield while essential upgrades take place on Hope Valley line

Vital work on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade is set to resume as improvements to the railway line between Manchester and Sheffield advance. As a result of these developments, train services will not run between Sheffield and New Mills stations on both Sunday 5^th and Sunday 12^th November.

These station closures are necessary to facilitate essential work along the route, including the installation of a second platform and new footbridge with lifts at Dore & Totley station, whilst the ongoing construction of a passing loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations continues.

Some rail operators are using diversionary routes between Manchester and Sheffield, so passengers are encouraged to check nationalrail.co.uk for more information about changes to journeys.

Passengers should also note that Dore & Totley station car park is currently closed until Tuesday 14^th November to enable the work to take place.

Disabled parking and an alternative drop off point is in place temporarily at Ladies Spring Grove whilst local businesses Hair Union, Rajdhani restaurant and the Summerhouse restaurant, remain open and accessible throughout the closure.

When travelling to the station, passengers are encouraged to walk, cycle or car share where possible. All 97, 98 and 218 buses along Abbeydale Road South stop outside the station.

Phil Montgomery, Programme Manager from Network Rail said:

 “Significant construction work has been in progress along the Hope Valley route since July 2022 and it has been great to see the visible progress that has been made so far. The construction of the new platform at Dore & Totley station is just one example of the project coming to life, with plenty more to come.

Thank you in advance to the passengers and lineside neighbours for your ongoing patience as we continue to upgrade the Hope Valley railway.”