A HISTORIC railway station is set to open soon after being reconstructed brick by brick – nine miles from its original location.
The station was originally built in 1867, but fell into disuse over the last century.
The station has been in a state of disrepair for a number of years Credit: The Wansford Road CIO / SWNS
The railway was once a vital link for passengers between Stamford and Wansford Credit: The Wansford Road CIO / SWNS
Wansford Road station, near , had been facing demolition to make room for the proposed A47 dual carriageway.
However, in 2022 an agreement was reached between Nene Valley Railway (NVR) and National Highways for the building to be dismantled and re-built.
also granted nearly £200,000 in funding towards the project.
Having been dismantled in April 2024, the limestone station has almost completed its re-location to Peterborough, now under the new name of ‘Woodstone Wharf Station’.
The historic building will serve as a gateway to both Railworld Wildlife Haven and the NVR, and features a booking office, waiting room and administration office.
Stan Bell, who led the project at The Wansford Road CIO, said: “It’s clear that the building will have a huge rejuvenating impact on this often-forgotten part of Peterborough.
“We’ve been incredibly lucky to have the support of National Highways.”
The original served passengers from Stamford to Wansford, although it closed by 1929.
The building was then converted into a private residence, before falling into disrepair.
The £100 million proposal to create a dual carriageway for the A47 was also scrapped in July last year, due to planning complications and rising costs.
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