A new sixteen million pound railway station is being developed at Marsh Barton, situated on the Exeter to Newton Abbot line, south of Clapperbrook Lane adjacent to the New Energy from Waste Plant.
Marsh Barton is Exeter’s largest trading estate. Seven thousand people work there making it one of the largest employment sites in the region. Along with the construction of a two-platform halt, the scheme to deliver the station will include the erection of an associated pedestrian/cycle-bridge, access, parking/turning area and a pedestrian/cycle path. It will provide sustainable transport access to Marsh Barton from Alphington and the Riverside Valley Park.
Marsh Barton Station (computer generated image from Devon County Council)
The project aims to improve the competitiveness of existing businesses. It will unlock further economic growth through development at Marsh Barton and South West Exeter.
The planned growth of the area is currently restricted by the poor transport links which act as a barrier to development and will increasingly reduce the viability of existing businesses.
Devon County Council has designed the station working closely with Network Rail and GWR. It should be open this winter.
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