Ravenglass railway station facts for kids
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Ravenglass
Ravenglass for Eskdale
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| Location | Ravenglass, Cumberland England |
| Coordinates | 54°21′20″N 3°24′32″W / 54.3556605°N 3.4088794°W |
| Owned by | Network Rail |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Connections | Ravenglass (R&ER)  |
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| Station code | RAV |
| Classification | DfT category F2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Whitehaven and Furness Junction Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Furness Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Rail (London Midland Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 19 July 1849 | Opened |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers (2019/20) |  42,802 |
| Passengers (2020/21) |  9,102 |
| Passengers (2021/22) | 29,470 |
| Passengers (2022/23) | 33,704 |
| Passengers (2023/24) | 37,818 |
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 Ravenglass
Location in the Borough of Copeland
Ravenglass
Location in Cumbria
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Ravenglass (also called Ravenglass for Eskdale) is a train station in the village of Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. It is on the Cumbrian Coast Line, which connects Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness. The station is about 29 miles (47 km) north-west of Barrow-in-Furness.
Network Rail owns the station. Northern Trains manages it and runs all the passenger trains. The station has two main parts, separated by a car park. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway also has its own platforms and services right next to it.
The station's name has changed a few times. It was first called Ravenglass. Then it became Ravenglass for Eskdale. In 1974, it went back to Ravenglass. Later, it was again called Ravenglass for Eskdale. Since 2018, train timetables and tickets use "Ravenglass for Eskdale". However, the signs at the station still say "Ravenglass".
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About Ravenglass Station
This station has two platforms. One platform is for trains going towards Barrow-in-Furness. The other platform is for trains heading towards Carlisle.
The main station buildings are now owned by the Eskdale Railway company. The main building is a pub called The Ratty Arms. An old shelter is now a museum. The goods shed is used as a workshop. There are small shelters for people waiting for mainline trains.
An old signal box from the Furness Railway is south of the station. It stopped being used for trains in 1965. Now, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway has restored it. It is a working museum that you can visit.
Getting Around the Station
It is easy to get to both platforms without using stairs. You can reach the northbound platform using ramps from the Village Car Park. You can also get there from The Ratty Arms pub. The southbound platform is accessible from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway car park.
There is a footbridge that connects to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station. This bridge is at the south end of the northbound platform. To cross between the two main platforms, you can use the road bridge north of the station. Or, you can use the footbridge at the south end, which leads to the R&ER car park.
You can find out about train times from posters and information screens. You can also call for information. There is a ticket machine where you can buy your tickets before you get on the train.
Train Services
Trains run about once an hour in each direction. Most northbound trains go all the way to Carlisle. However, one train stops at Sellafield.
You can buy tickets that let you travel on both the Cumbrian Coast Line and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. More evening trains and the first Sunday service in over 40 years started in May 2018. These trains run hourly from mid-morning until about 7:00 PM.
Ravenglass and Eskdale Heritage Railway
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The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is also known as La'al Ratty. This name comes from a local Cumbrian dialect word. It is a heritage railway that offers rides on a narrow-gauge train. The train travels through the beautiful Eskdale valley.
The Ravenglass station is across the car park from the main station. It is the main station for the heritage railway. It has workshops, a place to store engines, a carriage shed, and a paint shop. There is also a signal box.
For visitors, the station has a museum, a café, a gift shop, and a ticket office. The station has a turntable and three platforms. Usually, only platforms 1 and 3 are used for trains.
This heritage station opened in 1875. It has closed and reopened to passengers over the years. Its layout and design have changed many times. Today, it is the largest it has ever been.
See also
- Ravenglass (R&ER) – the nearby heritage railway station on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
