Needham Market railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Needham Market |
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|---|---|
| The Station Building | |
| Location | |
| Place | Needham Market |
| Local authority | Mid Suffolk |
| Grid reference | TM091548 |
| Operations | |
| Station code | NMT |
| Managed by | Greater Anglia |
| Platforms in use | 2 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| Annual rail passenger usage | |
| 2004/05 * | 16,237 |
| 2005/06 * |  25,472 |
| 2006/07 * | 37,074 |
| History | |
| 1846 1967 1971 |
First opened Closed Reopened & renamed |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
| * Annual passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Needham Market from Office of Rail Regulation statistics. | |
Needham Market railway station is a train station located in the town of Needham Market, in Suffolk, England. It helps people travel by train to and from this area. The trains that use this station are currently operated by a company called Greater Anglia.
If you want to travel quickly to big cities like London or Norwich, fast trains usually do not stop at Needham Market. However, trains that make more stops will pick up or drop off passengers here. These stopping trains can take you to places like Cambridge, Peterborough, or Ipswich.
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About Needham Market Station
Needham Market station has been an important part of the local community for a long time. It helps connect the town to other parts of the country by rail.
Station History
The station first opened its doors in 1846. This was a time when railways were becoming very popular in England. It served the town for many years.
However, in 1967, the station was closed down. This happened during a period when many smaller railway lines and stations were being shut across the UK.
But the story didn't end there! Just a few years later, in 1971, Needham Market station was reopened. It was given a new name when it started operating again. This shows how important the station is to the people of Needham Market.
How Many People Use the Station?
We can see how many people use the station by looking at passenger numbers. These numbers show how many people start or end their journey at Needham Market.
- In 2004-2005, about 16,237 people used the station.
- By 2010-2011, this number had grown to 67,056 people.
This big increase shows that more and more people are choosing to travel by train from Needham Market.
Station Features
Needham Market station has two platforms. Platforms are the raised areas next to the tracks where passengers wait for trains. Having two platforms means trains can travel in both directions.
The station building itself is considered special. It is a Grade II listed building. This means it has historical or architectural importance. It is protected to make sure it stays in good condition for the future.
