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{{Short description|Railway station in Devon, England}}
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{{Infobox UK station
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| symbol = rail
{{Use British English|date=March 2017}}
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| name = Whimple
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{{Infobox station
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| image_name = 2016 at Whimple station - view westwards.JPG
| caption = Seen from the east in 2016
| name = Whimple
| locale = [[Whimple]]
| symbol_location = gb
| borough = [[East Devon]]
| symbol = rail
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| image = 2016 at Whimple station - view westwards.JPG
| latitude = 50.768
| caption = Seen from the east in 2016
| longitude = -3.354
| code = WHM
| borough = [[Whimple]], [[East Devon]]
| manager = [[South West Trains]]
| country = England
| coordinates = {{coord|50.768|-3.354|type:railwaystation_region:GB_scale:10000|display=inline,title}}
| platforms = 1
| grid_name = [[Ordnance Survey National Grid|Grid reference]]
| lowusage0203 = 31,364
| grid_position = {{gbmapscaled|SY045973|25|SY045973}}
| lowusage0405 = {{increase}} 34,779
| manager = [[South Western Railway (train operating company)|South Western Railway]]
| lowusage0506 = {{increase}} 40,516
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| platforms = 1
| lowusage0607 = {{increase}} 46,958
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| code = WHM
| lowusage0708 = {{increase}} 53,697
| classification = [[United Kingdom railway station categories|DfT category]] F2
| lowusage0809 = {{increase}} 56,286
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| original = [[London and South Western Railway]]
| lowusage0910 = {{increase}} 59,354
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| postgroup = [[Southern Railway (Great Britain)|Southern Railway]]
| lowusage1011 = {{increase}} 60,540
| years = 1860
| lowusage1112 = {{increase}} 68,392
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| events = Opened
| lowusage1213 = {{decrease}} 65,942
| mpassengers =
| lowusage1314 = {{increase}} 68,482
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2018/19 |passengers={{decrease}} 55,532}}
| lowusage1415 = {{increase}} 68,896
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2019/20 |passengers={{decrease}} 49,766}}
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| original = [[London and South Western Railway]]
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2020/21 |passengers={{decrease}} 13,136}}
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| postgroup = [[Southern Railway (Great Britain)|Southern Railway]]
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2021/22 |passengers={{increase}} 36,474}}
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| years = 1860
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2022/23 |passengers={{increase}} 39,808}}
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| events = Opened
| footnotes = Passenger statistics from the [[Office of Rail and Road]]
| gridref = SY045973
| dft_category = F2
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'''Whimple railway station''' serves the village of [[Whimple]] in [[East Devon]], [[Devon]], England. It was opened by the [[London and South Western Railway]] (LSWR) in 1860 but is now operated by [[South West Trains]] which provides services on the [[West of England Main Line|London Waterloo to Exeter]] route.
'''Whimple railway station''' serves the village of [[Whimple]] in east [[Devon]], England. It is operated by [[South Western Railway (train operating company)|South Western Railway]] which provides services on the [[West of England Main Line]]. It is {{convert|163|mi|2|chain|km}} down the line from {{stn|London Waterloo}}.


==History==
==History==
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On 11 June 1967 all passenger trains were diverted to the down platform. The track through the northern platform was retained to serve Whiteway’s factory, but the signal box was closed and the train crew operated the points.<ref name=Salisbury>{{cite book |last= Phillips |first= Derek |author2=Pryer, George |title= The Salisbury to Exeter Line |year= 1997 |publisher= Oxford Publishing Company |location= Sparkford |isbn= 0-86093-525-6 }}</ref> Public goods traffic was withdrawn on 4 December 1967 but Whiteways continued to handle rail traffic. The station became unstaffed on 5 October 1970.<ref name=Oakley/>
On 11 June 1967 all passenger trains were diverted to the down platform. The track through the northern platform was retained to serve Whiteway’s factory, but the signal box was closed and the train crew operated the points.<ref name=Salisbury>{{cite book |last= Phillips |first= Derek |author2=Pryer, George |title= The Salisbury to Exeter Line |year= 1997 |publisher= Oxford Publishing Company |location= Sparkford |isbn= 0-86093-525-6 }}</ref> Public goods traffic was withdrawn on 4 December 1967 but Whiteways continued to handle rail traffic. The station became unstaffed on 5 October 1970.<ref name=Oakley/>


The Whiteways factory closed in 1989 and this allowed a redevelopment of the site. The goods shed was demolished in 1991 and houses were then built instead. The following year the original London bound platform was extended across the disused formation of the london bound track to meet the running line and was brought back into use. The other platform and the footbridge were then demolished.<ref name=Oakley/>
The Whiteways factory closed in 1989 and this allowed a redevelopment of the site. The goods shed was demolished in 1991 and houses were then built instead. The following year the original London bound platform was extended across the disused formation of the London bound track to meet the running line and was brought back into use. The other platform and the footbridge were then demolished.<ref name=Oakley/>


{{Historical Rail Start}}
{{Historical Rail Start}}
{{rail line|previous={{stnlnk|Sidmouth Junction}}|route=[[London and South Western Railway]]<br><small>[[Southern Railway routes west of Salisbury|Salisbury to Exeter]]|next={{stnlnk|Broadclyst}} |col={{LSWR colour}} }}
{{rail line|previous={{stnlnk|Sidmouth Junction}}|route=[[London and South Western Railway]]<br /><small>[[Southern Railway routes west of Salisbury|Salisbury to Exeter]]</small>|next={{stnlnk|Broad Clyst}} |col={{LSWR colour}} }}
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==Description==
==Facilities==
The single platform has a simple metal and glass waiting shelter.<ref name=Oakley/> It is on the north side of the line so trains to Exeter travel to the right and those to London to the left.<ref>{{cite book| last = Jacobs| first = Gerald| title = Railway Track Diagrams Book 3: Western| publisher = Trackmaps| year = 2006| location = Bradford-on-Avon| isbn = 0-9549866-1-X}}</ref>
The single platform has a simple metal and glass waiting shelter, as well as a ticket machine, a help point and bike racks..<ref name=Oakley/>


==Services==
==Services==
[[File:Whimple railway station - geograph.org.uk - 233688.jpg|alt=The station in 2006 looking east.|left|thumb|The station in 2006 looking east.]]
[[South West Trains]] operate daily between {{stnlnk|Exeter St Davids}} and [[London Waterloo station]], generally calling at Whimple every two hours.<ref>{{cite web | title = Table 160: London to Salsibury and Exeter | work = Electronic National Rail Timetable | publisher = Network Rail | date = December 2009 | url = http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browse%20documents/eNRT/Dec09/timetables/Table160.pdf | format = PDF | accessdate = 2009-12-14 }}</ref>
All services at Whimple are operated by [[South Western Railway (train operating company)|South Western Railway]] using {{brc|158}} and {{brc|159|n}} [[Diesel multiple unit|DMUs]].

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is one train every two hours between {{stnlnk|Exeter St Davids}} and {{stn|London Waterloo}} via {{stnlnk|Salisbury}}, increasing to hourly at peak times.<ref>{{NRtimes|May 2022|160}}</ref>

Due to the short platform at this station, passengers wishing to alight need to be in the front 3 coaches of the train as the platform can only take 3-car trains.<ref>{{cite book| last = Jacobs| first = Gerald| title = Railway Track Diagrams Book 3: Western| publisher = Trackmaps| year = 2005| location = Bradford-on-Avon| isbn = 0-9549866-1-X}}</ref>


{{rail start}}
{{rail start}}
{{rail line|previous={{stnlnk|Feniton}} or<br />{{stnlnk|Honiton}} |route=[[South West Trains]]<br><small>[[West of England Main Line]]</small>|next=[[Cranbrook (Devon) railway station|Cranbrook]] |col={{SWT colour}} }}
{{rail line|previous={{stnlnk|Feniton}} or {{stnlnk|Honiton}}|route=[[South Western Railway (train operating company)|South Western Railway]]<br/>{{smalldiv|[[West of England line]]}}|next={{stnlnk|Cranbrook|Devon}}|col={{SWR colour}} }}
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==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Railway stations in Devon]]
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[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1860]]
[[Category:Railway stations served by South West Trains]]
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[[Category:Buildings by William Tite]]
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[[Category:DfT Category F2 stations]]

Latest revision as of 01:28, 16 December 2023

Whimple
National Rail
Seen from the east in 2016
General information
LocationWhimple, East Devon
England
Coordinates50°46′05″N 3°21′14″W / 50.768°N 3.354°W / 50.768; -3.354
Grid referenceSY045973
Managed bySouth Western Railway
Platforms1
Other information
Station codeWHM
ClassificationDfT category F2
History
Original companyLondon and South Western Railway
Post-groupingSouthern Railway
Key dates
1860Opened
Passengers
2018/19Decrease 55,532
2019/20Decrease 49,766
2020/21Decrease 13,136
2021/22Increase 36,474
2022/23Increase 39,808
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Whimple railway station serves the village of Whimple in east Devon, England. It is operated by South Western Railway which provides services on the West of England Main Line. It is 163 miles 2 chains (262.4 km) down the line from London Waterloo.

History

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The old station building

The station was opened by the LSWR on 19 July 1860, along with its Exeter Extension from Yeovil Junction to Exeter Queen Street. The station was situated to the east of the village and designed by the architect Sir William Tite. The main building was situated on the up platform and was two-storeys high to provide the station master with accommodation. The goods shed was nearby at the east end of the station, and a signal box was built opposite on the other platform in 1875. In 1892 Henry Whiteway established a cider factory on the north side of the station. This generated much of the goods traffic at the station; in the 1930s it was estimated that the factory was responsible for 30,000 tons of traffic each year.[1]

On 11 June 1967 all passenger trains were diverted to the down platform. The track through the northern platform was retained to serve Whiteway’s factory, but the signal box was closed and the train crew operated the points.[2] Public goods traffic was withdrawn on 4 December 1967 but Whiteways continued to handle rail traffic. The station became unstaffed on 5 October 1970.[1]

The Whiteways factory closed in 1989 and this allowed a redevelopment of the site. The goods shed was demolished in 1991 and houses were then built instead. The following year the original London bound platform was extended across the disused formation of the London bound track to meet the running line and was brought back into use. The other platform and the footbridge were then demolished.[1]

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Sidmouth Junction   London and South Western Railway
Salisbury to Exeter 		  Broad Clyst

Facilities

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The single platform has a simple metal and glass waiting shelter, as well as a ticket machine, a help point and bike racks..[1]

Services

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The station in 2006 looking east.
The station in 2006 looking east.

All services at Whimple are operated by South Western Railway using Class 158 and 159 DMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is one train every two hours between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo via Salisbury, increasing to hourly at peak times.[3]

Due to the short platform at this station, passengers wishing to alight need to be in the front 3 coaches of the train as the platform can only take 3-car trains.[4]

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Feniton or Honiton   South Western Railway
   Cranbrook

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Oakley, Mike (2007). Devon Railway Stations. Wimbourne: The Dovecote Press. ISBN 978-1-904349-55-6.
  2. ^ Phillips, Derek; Pryer, George (1997). The Salisbury to Exeter Line. Sparkford: Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 0-86093-525-6.
  3. ^ Table 160 National Rail timetable, May 2022
  4. ^ Jacobs, Gerald (2005). Railway Track Diagrams Book 3: Western. Bradford-on-Avon: Trackmaps. ISBN 0-9549866-1-X.
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