Norchard Station
Norchard Low Level Station Looking South towards Lydney (16th July 2000)
Norchard is the current operating base of the DFR, and has been so since 1978. Before the DFR moved in, the area had been used as a colliery and a electricity generating station. No passenger services operated out of Norchard during the Severn & Wye era.
South of the station, the line splits into two with the line to Parkend running above and to the west of the station. The station currently has one operating platform, but the opening of the Parkend extension should see the opening of Norchard High Level Platform.
Norchard is the best station to join the DFR if you are coming in by road, with ample car parking available. There is a gift shop and toilets on site as well as a picnic area. Norchard also serves as the starting point for several walks.
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