Peterborough Nene Valley Station is the eastern terminus of the Nene Valley Railway. The area surrounding the station was once the site of the London and North Western Railway's Woodston Locomotive Works.

Today it is the gateway to the historic City with its large 12th century Norman Cathedral, old-fashioned arcades, bustling streets and modern malls. Peterborough has got the lot!

The supermarket ASDA is located nearby, ideal when buying food and drink for a picnic in Ferry Meadows.

A 15 minute walk from the station brings you to the traffic free City Centre. Visit the Westgate Arcade with its pretty architecture, the specialist shops in Hereward Cross or the well known high street names in the largest shopping mall, Queensgate.

The station staff look forward to meeting you and are usually on hand to answer any questions, Maps and information available from the Ticket Office.

In the bay platform (Platform 2) you will find a selection of goods wagons which form part of our freight set which can been seen running on special events. These vehicles are restored by a small but dedicated team with minimal facilities.

The independent Railworld museum, a sustainable transport centre and 21st century showcase for rail, is located behind the station. Railworld offers railway exhibits old and new as well as masses of information about railways all over the World. Its theme of sustainable transport spells out the need to cut global emissions of CO2 and how this is being achieved today. A separate admission charge is payable on entering. More information can be found at http://www.railworld.net/

The station comprises of a main arrivals and departures platform (Platform 1) and a small bay platform (Platform 2). The bay platform is used to store freight wagons except on special events where trains also arrive and depart from here.

Many visitors like to watch the engine run round ready for the return journey to Wansford or photograph the steam locomotives taking on water by the tower which originated from Barking in East London.

The station interior has been recently refurbished and inside you will find a toilet, period ticket office, waiting area, shop and a refreshment room where a selection of hot and cold drinks and light snacks are available to purchase. Various displays giving the history of the railway buildings that used to occupy the site before the station was built in the 1980s can been seen on the walls of the waiting area.

At the western end is the signalbox which was relocated from Welland Bridge in Spalding. Although it is not yet commissioned, it gives a commanding view over the station. The frame inside was originally from Grassmore Junction in March while the starter signal originates from French Drove in Lincolnshire.