Freshly unveiled UK train station worth £160million is preparing for its upcoming launch in a matter of weeks, marking a 100-year milestone as the first of its kind.
New Train Station in Chelmsford to Open in October 2025
Beaulieu Park railway station, the first new train station in Chelmsford in 100 years, is set to open in October 2025, according to recent updates[1][3]. This new station, located on the Great Eastern Main Line approximately 3 miles northeast of Chelmsford, will serve the new Beaulieu Park housing development in Boreham[1].
The station, part of Chelmsford's wider infrastructure project, is hoped to relieve pressure on the existing Chelmsford station and ease congestion in the city center by providing new rail links to Chelmsford and London[2]. It will feature three platforms, two car parks, a bus interchange, taxi rank, cycling facilities, and drop off areas[3].
Exact platform details are not specified, but as a new station on the main line, it will typically feature at least two platforms to serve trains in both directions[1]. While specific parking details for Beaulieu Park Station aren't explicitly mentioned, developments of this scale generally include parking provisions to support commuters[1]. Comparisons to other UK stations show the standard provision of cycle stands and racks, and it is reasonable to expect the station to incorporate similar cycling amenities[4].
The station project has received a total of £218 million in government funding, along with additional contributions from the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, Countryside, and L&Q[1][5]. This project also facilitates a new residential community with approximately 3,600 homes[1][5].
Network Rail is running exclusive tours of London Waterloo, London Victoria, and London Bridge stations as part of Railway 200, a year-long celebration of 200 years of British railway[6]. Brits can also book tours of London Victoria to learn about its ties to the well-known Orient Express[6]. Tours of London Bridge will also be available, costing £25 per person, and tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite[6].
The station, managed by Greater Anglia, will offer frequent trains to London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, and Norwich[7]. Councillor Louise Mckinlay emphasizes the importance of infrastructure such as schools, GP surgeries, and travel for the new homes[8]. New tracks will allow trains to stop at the station, while fast trains can continue through without interruptions[3].
In addition to the station, the Beaulieu Park project is set to house another 6,250 homes, up to four more schools, and over nine hectares of employment space in the coming years[1][5].
References:
- Beaulieu Park railway station
- Development of Beaulieu Park
- Gov.uk: Beaulieu Park Station
- Felixstowe railway station
- Housing Infrastructure Fund
- Network Rail: Railway 200
- Greater Anglia: Beaulieu Park Station
- Essex County Council: Beaulieu Park
The new train station, Beaulieu Park railway station, in Chelmsford is anticipated to ease congestion in the city center by providing new rail links, not only to Chelmsford but also to London. With the station's opening in October 2025, commuters can look forward to prospects of improved lifestyle and travel opportunities, potentially integrating seamlessly with finance, industry, and transportation sectors. As the station grows and the Beaulieu Park housing development expands, it may also attract more businesses and families, fostering a thriving lifestyle in the area.
