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Derby Road railway station is a small train station located in Suffolk, England. It helps people travel by train in the local area. Trains that stop here are currently run by a company called Greater Anglia.

About Derby Road Station

Derby Road station is an important stop for people traveling between different towns. It connects passengers to larger railway lines. The station is designed to be easy for everyone to use.

What Trains Use Derby Road?

Trains at Derby Road station are run by Greater Anglia. They use a type of train called a British Rail Class 153. These trains usually have two carriages. They are perfect for shorter journeys.

The trains travel on a route that connects several towns. They go from Ipswich to Westerfield. Then they stop at Derby Road. After that, they continue to Trimley and finally to Felixstowe. A train usually arrives about once every hour.

A Bit of History

Derby Road railway station first opened a long time ago in 1877. It was built by the Great Eastern Railway company. This means it has been part of the local community for over 140 years! In the past, horse-drawn trams even ran nearby. They helped people get around Ipswich before cars were common.

Images for kids

  • Derby Road station, Ipswich geograph-3408502-by-Ben-Brooksbank

    View eastward, towards Felixstowe, in 1997

  • Ipswich Tramway Company Horsecar No. 3

    Ipswich Tramway Company Horsecar No. 3, 1880s outside Derby Road station

  • Derby Road - Greater Anglia 153335 passing Freightliner 66538 and container train

    An Ipswich to Felixstowe passenger train passes a container train from Felixstowe at Derby Road

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