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Derby railway station

Derby railway station, also known as Derby Midland, is a main line station serving the city of Derby in England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains. The station is also used by CrossCountry services and one daily Northern service.

It lies 127 miles 68 chains (205.8 km) north of London St Pancras. It is situated to the south-east of Derby city centre, and is close to the west bank of the River Derwent.

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  • Derby Station, North Midland Railway

    Derby Station North Midland Railway

  • Trijunct platform

    Sketch diagram showing platform arrangement when first opened

  • Midland arms

    The Midland Railway's coat of arms at the station's entrance

  • Derby railway station

    The Victorian frontage to the station by Charles Trubshaw.

  • Derby railway station 1891

    From the Illustrated London News 30 May 1891

  • Clock in Derby Railway station car park - geograph.org.uk - 1101386

    The Victorian station clock, now in the car park

  • Derby Midland Station Departures Board 2

    The station's departures board.

  • EMR vector map

    A map of East Midlands Railway's InterCity and Connect services showing the current service pattern each hour

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