Attenborough Railway Station, located in Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom is a Train Sim World featured commuter station that serves the village and offers services on the Derwent Valley Line, East Midlands Railway (EMR) Midland Main Line services to Leicester and Lincoln, and limited CrossCountry services to Birmingham.

Attenborough Location

• Location: The station is situated in the village of Attenborough, within the Borough of Broxtowe. 
• Route Services:
  • Derwent Valley Line: This line connects Attenborough to Derby and Nottingham, Europe. 
  • East Midlands Railway (EMR): EMR operates services between Matlock and Nottingham, via Derby, and between Leicester and Lincoln or Grimsby. 
  • CrossCountry: CrossCountry operates a limited number of stopping services, mainly in the early morning and late evening, on the route between Nottingham, Birmingham, and Cardiff. 
• Facilities:
  • The station is unstaffed and has no buildings. 
  • It has accessible ticket machines. 
  • Shelters are available on both platforms. 
  • A connecting bridge is available in the event the level crossing is closed. 
• History:
  • The station was originally built as a halt in 1856, known as Attenborough Gate, on the Midland Counties Railway line from Nottingham to Derby. 
  • It was later rebuilt by the Midland Railway and opened on September 1, 1864, with the name becoming Attenborough. 
  • During World War I, the station had its platforms extended as it was used as an interchange for soldiers and workers heading for National Shell Filling Factory No. 6 at Chilwell.
• The station is located on a level crossing in the middle of the village conservation area.
• It is close to the Nature Centre, a retail park, pubs, and cafes.