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Caldercruix

Artist impression of Caldercruix station Artist impression of Caldercruix station

Please click here to view a plan of Caldercruix Station. Please note that these plans are provided for guidance only. While the location of the station and car park is agreed, other aspects of the design may be subject to change.

In January 2009, Network Rail announced changes to the original plans for a new station in Caldercruix. After detailed investigation, a new location has been proposed which will bring significant benefits to people living locally. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.

Station facts:

  • The new station at Caldercruix will be located on the site of the Old Caldercruix station, west of Main Street
  • Access to the station car park will be from Station Road. Pedestrian access to the station will be from Station Road or Main Street.
  • Planned station facilities include:
    • 2 platforms, a footbridge with a ramp and stairs
    • Waiting shelters on each platform
    • Self service ticket machines and passenger information via a call point located on each platform
    • 24 hour CCTV for both station and car park which will be closely monitored from regional control rooms
    • 169 car-parking spaces (of which 11 will be for Blue Badge holders and located next to the station platform)

Two trains will stop per hour in each direction with an approximate journey time of 40 minutes to Edinburgh and 31 to Glasgow.

Caldercruix facts:

Population: 2,000

Primary schools: 2

Key fact: The village of Caldercruix developed in the 19th century around a paper mill. It sits on North Calder Water and takes its name from the meanderings or 'crooks' of the river.