UK's first new train station in 100 years opens as crowds gather on platform

Beaulieu Park was the first station to open its doors on this part of the UK rail network network since way back in the 1920s. There was great excitement as the 7.20am train pulled in from Colchester for the historic stop. View 3 Images

Railway enthusiasts descended upon an Essex town today to witness a slice of history as the inaugural new train station launched on the Eastern main line in a century. Beaulieu Park became the first station to welcome passengers on this stretch of the UK rail network since the distant 1920s. ‌

There was palpable excitement as the 7.20am service rolled in from Colchester for this momentous halt. Throngs of spectators applauded and whooped as the locomotive arrived. Rail bosses were particularly chuffed because the £175m station is launching four mont