Millfield Metro station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Millfield
Tyne and Wear Metro station
Location	Millfield, City of Sunderland England
Coordinates	54°54′23″N 1°24′04″W / 54.9064665°N 1.4010132°W / 54.9064665; -1.4010132
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
Construction
Parking	12 spaces
Bicycle facilities	5 cycle pods
Disabled access	Step-free access to platform
Other information
Station code	MLF
Fare zone	C
History
Original company	York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway
Pre-grouping	North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping	London and Eastern Railway British Rail (Eastern Region)
Key dates
1 June 1853	Opened
1890	Resited
2 May 1955	Closed
31 March 2002	Reopened
Traffic
Passengers (2017/18)	0.20 million
Services
Preceding station Metro Following station Pallion towards South Hylton Green Line University towards Airport
Location
Millfield Location in Sunderland Show map of Sunderland Millfield Location in Tyne and Wear Show map of Tyne and Wear

Millfield is a train station in Sunderland, England. It is part of the Tyne and Wear Metro system. This station helps people get to Sunderland Royal Hospital and the Millfield area. It opened on March 31, 2002. This was when the Metro line was made longer, connecting Pelaw to South Hylton.

Millfield Station: A Look Back

The very first Millfield station opened in June 1853. It was later closed and moved to a new spot in 1890. This second station then closed in May 1955. Other nearby stations, like Pallion and Hylton, also closed a few years later in 1964. This happened because of big changes to the railway system.

Even after the passenger station closed, the area was still used for moving goods until the late 1970s.

The Metro Era Begins

When the Tyne and Wear Metro was built, the route between Millfield and Pallion had to be changed. A new road was being built, so the train tracks needed a different path.

Workers had to dig a new track area into a steep hill. They used strong supports to hold the ground in place. A new bridge for the road was also built over the tracks.

Station Art and Design

Millfield station, like others on the line, has special art. An artist named Morag Morrison designed colourful panels for the stations. Each station uses different colours. Bright colours are used in places like waiting shelters and ticket areas. More calm colours are used on the outside parts of the station.

How Many People Use Millfield Station?

In 2017–18, about 203,654 passengers used Millfield station. This made it the third least-used station on the Wearside extension. Pallion and St. Peter's stations had fewer passengers.

Station Facilities for Passengers

Millfield station is designed to be easy for everyone to use. It has ramps to both platforms, so people can get around without steps. This is true for all stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

The station has many helpful features:

• Ticket machines: You can buy tickets using cards, notes, or coins.
• Waiting shelters: Places to stay out of the rain or sun.
• Seating: Benches to sit on while you wait.
• Next train information: Screens show when the next train will arrive.
• Timetable posters: You can check train times on posters.
• Emergency help points: Buttons to press if you need help.

Parking and Bikes

If you come by car, there are 12 parking spots near the station on Hylton Road. Two of these spots are for disabled parking. If you ride a bike, there are four special pods where you can safely park your bicycle.

Train Services at Millfield

As of April 2021, trains run often from Millfield station.

• During weekdays and Saturdays, there are up to five trains every hour.
• In the evenings and on Sundays, there are up to four trains every hour.

The trains used on this line are called Class 599 Metrocars.