Retford Railway Facility

East Coast Main Line Railway Facilities

Retford Railway Station is a commuter station in the town of Retford, Nottinghamshire, England featured in Train Sim World. It’s located on the East Coast Main Line, which runs between London and Edinburgh. 

What it serves: 

  • The market town of Retford
  • Regular services to London Kings Cross, Sheffield, and Lincoln

Features: 

Four platforms, Toilets, including baby changing facilities, Station Buffet, Postbox, Telephones, Disabled Access, Ramps, Wheelchairs, and Induction Loops.

History: 

  • Built in 1849
  • A Grade II listed building
  • Once very popular among trainspotters
  • The Bassetlaw Railway Society club room, adjacent to the station, displays a wide array of local railway memorabilia

Accessibility:

  • The station has an RNIB ‘Map for All’ located outside the main entrance 
  • Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station 
  • Every platform now has step free access

Retford Station Location

Nottinghamshire, England

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