Hourly train services are to return to Burton Joyce this December in a win for local passengers and campaigners
Local community groups, Burton Joyce Parish Council and Gedling Borough’s Trent Valley Conservative Councillors Cllr Sam Smith and Cllr Mike Adams have campaigned tirelessly since 2021 for more frequent services at the station, working with former Gedling MP Tom Randall to keep the pressure on route operator East Midlands Railway (EMR) and the Department for Transport.
EMR has now confirmed the hourly service will be reintroduced as part of major timetable changes across its network, with an hourly service running in both directions, Monday to Saturday. There will be 17 stopping trains towards Nottingham and 18 stopping trains towards Newark and Lincoln (with all Newark services continuing to Lincoln).
Welcoming the news, Gedling Borough’s Trent Valley Conservative Councillors Sam Smith and Mike Adams said: “This is fantastic news for Burton Joyce. Residents, community groups and councillors have been on this journey together for several years – and we are delighted to say it’s finally ‘full steam’ ahead.
“The station will now get the regular service it deserves, connecting local people with jobs, education and leisure in a greener and more sustainable way. We owe a huge thanks to the campaigners who never gave up – this is their victory.”
“Community pressure has been vital in keeping this issue at the top of the agenda, and I’m proud that we’ve been able to help drive it forward. This is local democracy in action – residents, councillors and campaigners working together to make real change.”
Councillors Smith and Adams also paid tribute to Tom Randall, former MP for Gedling, for his support throughout the campaign.
Chris Helmore, of Burton Joyce Train Action Group, said: “The improved timetable is a real step forward for passengers and will make a huge difference to people’s lives.
“It’s fantastic to see the community’s voice being listened to, and we’re proud to have played our part in making this happen.”
Laurence King, Chairman of Burton Joyce Parish Council, said: “This is a brilliant example of what can be achieved when the community and its representatives work together. We are delighted to see Burton Joyce get the service it deserves after so much hard work and perseverance.”
Councillors Smith and Adams also paid tribute to Tom Randall, former MP for Gedling, for his support throughout the campaign.
The new timetable will take effect from mid-December 2025, with advance tickets available from mid-September.
