STATIONS FOR SPOTTERS
Top 5 Stations for Freight Trains
Discover the top 5 best train stations for rail enthusiasts to see freight trains in the UK.
#5
STAFFORD
Stafford station offers a wide variety of different traction both at high speed and passenger. London Midland, Virgin Trains and Cross Country Trains operate daily services at this station. Plenty of freight traction passes giving train enthusiasts a great time without getting bored.
Location: Stafford, UK
#4
NUNEATON
Nuneaton is a great station offering a wide variety of traction particularly a huge favourite for freight trains. With several platforms providing great views for photography this station is a must visit.
Location: Nuneaton, UK
#3
DERBY
Derby station offers numerous platforms for great photography spots. This station is right next to Network Rail, Bombardier and East Midland Trains depot giving a great variety of slow moving traction including freight, London Underground stock and Network Rail measurement trains.
Location: Derby, UK
#2
CREWE
Crewe railway station has to be my number 2 as it offers a huge variety of rolling stock and locomotives with it being right next to the Crewe Electric TMD. With the chance of photographing the APT-P alongside many freight trains that pass by this sure is a station to head out to.
Location: Crewe, UK
#1
TAMWORTH
At number 1 is Tamworth railway station. Hands down this is the ultimate station for every type of traction, whether that be passenger, freight or high speed. This station offers both the West Coast Main Line on the lower level and the Cross Country Line on the higher level. Both offering a large selection of freight traffic passing by.
Location: Tamworth, UK
