Stocksfield railway station

Stocksfield is a railway station on the Tyne Valley Line, which runs between Newcastle and Carlisle via Hexham. The station, situated 14 miles 47 chains (14.6 mi; 23.5 km) west of Newcastle, serves the parishes of Stocksfield and Bywell in Northumberland, England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.

Stocksfield
General information
Location	Stocksfield, Northumberland England
Coordinates	54°56′49″N 1°55′02″W
Grid reference	NZ054613
Owned by	Network Rail
Managed by	Northern Trains
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
Other information
Station code	SKS
Classification	DfT category F2
History
Original company	Newcastle and Carlisle Railway
Pre-grouping	North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping	London and North Eastern Railway British Rail (North Eastern Region)
Key dates
9 March 1835 (1835-03-09)	Opened
Passengers
2019/20	59,352
2020/21	9,508
2021/22	33,298
2022/23	38,864
2023/24	47,858
Location Stocksfield Location in Northumberland, England
Notes Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

History

The Newcastle and Carlisle Railway was formed in 1829, and was opened in stages.^[1] The station opened in March 1835, following the commencement of passenger trains between Blaydon and Hexham.^[2][3]

Stocksfield was reduced to an unstaffed halt in 1967, along with most of the other stations on the line that escaped the Beeching Axe. The former station buildings were subsequently demolished.

Facilities

The station has two platforms, both of which have seating, a waiting shelter and next train audio and visual displays. The westbound platform has a ticket machine, which accepts card or contactless payment only, and an emergency help point. Platforms are linked by a pre-grouping metal footbridge, similar to those at Riding Mill and Wylam, however there is step-free access to both platforms via the nearby road bridge. There is a small car park and cycle storage at the station.^[4]

Stocksfield is part of the Northern Trains penalty fare network, meaning that a valid ticket or promise to pay notice is required prior to boarding the train.^[5]

Services

Northern Trains Tyne Valley Line
v t e
Newcastle – Carlisle via Hexham
Newcastle Dunston MetroCentre Blaydon Wylam Prudhoe Stocksfield Riding Mill Corbridge Hexham Haydon Bridge Bardon Mill Haltwhistle Brampton Wetheral Carlisle
Most services extend to/from Morpeth or Nunthorpe.

As of the December 2023 timetable change, there is an hourly service between Newcastle and Hexham (or Carlisle on Sunday), with additional trains at peak times. Most trains extend to Morpeth (peak only) or Nunthorpe via Hartlepool. All services are operated by Northern Trains.^[6]

Rolling stock used: Class 156 Super Sprinter and Class 158 Express Sprinter

References

1. James, Leslie (November 1983). A Chronology of the Construction of Britain's Railways 1778-1855. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 22. ISBN 0-7110-1277-6. BE/1183.
2. Allen, Cecil J. (1974) [1964]. The North Eastern Railway. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 35. ISBN 0-7110-0495-1.
3. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 68. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
4. "Stocksfield Station Train Tickets, Departures and Timetables". Northern Trains. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
5. "Penalty Fares Map". Northern Trains. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
6. Table 42 National Rail timetable, December 2023

External links

• Media related to Stocksfield railway station at Wikimedia Commons
• Train times and station information for Stocksfield railway station from National Rail

Preceding station	National Rail			Following station
Prudhoe towards Newcastle		Northern Trains Tyne Valley Line		Riding Mill towards Carlisle
	Historical railways
Mickley		North Eastern Railway Newcastle and Carlisle Railway		Riding Mill