Direct trains will run once again between Matlock and Nottingham after the planned resumption of the service was confirmed.
East Midlands Railway (EMR) suspended the direct Matlock to Nottingham trains as part of cutbacks to 43 services in 2021.
But BBC News is reporting that the service is planned to return after the next timetable change, which takes place in December.
In a statement, a spokesperson for EMR said: “We are intending to reintroduce direct services between Matlock and Nottingham as part of the next timetable change.”
A petition was organised calling for the return of the service and attracted thousands of signatures.
Gary Parsons, who organised the petition, thanked the public for backing calls.
He said: “Everyone’s voice really mattered and [we] got it back on line just with sheer determination.”
“They did listen to us, and realised how much of an effect it was having on people.”
The service did run from Carlton Station but was replaced back in 2021 with a service to Crewe.
MPs and local councillors have called on EMR to reinstate the service but the train operator told Gedling Eye there were ‘no plans’ to bring back direct trains from Carlton to Matlock.
We have contacted the operator to see if plans are now in place for a return of the service from Carlton.
Should it come back? Let us know in the comments below.
Great News 1
Yes would be great if it came back to Carlton.
Yes please.