TRAIN travellers from Rotherham have been warned that a station car park is being closed this weekend to allow for urgent railway repairs which could mean using a bus replacement service.

Network Rail is carrying out urgent embankment strengthening works near Dronfield station this weekend.

To complete this work safely and efficiently, temporary changes are being made to the station car park from Friday March 6 to Sunday March 8.

Contractors are on site today (Friday) to manage deliveries and vehicle movements but about half of the car park remains open for public use.

placeholder image — DISRUPTION: Dronfield Station

This work will be expanded overnight to take up most of the car park, which will be unavailable for public use on Saturday and Sunday.

Rail replacement buses are operating this weekend between Sheffield and Chesterfield, serving Dronfield, as a railway bridge over the River Sheaf at Beauchief is replaced.

Passengers are advised to note the car parking arrangements, allow extra time and check details of their journey before travelling.

Grace Donaldson, Network Rail project manager, said: “We are carrying out urgent groundwork in the Dronfield area this weekend.

“This work is essential to keep the railway safe.

“We’re sorry for the short notice and any disruption caused.

“Our teams will be on site throughout the weekend to ensure people can still access their vehicles safely, and to keep disruption to a minimum while we carry out these essential repairs.”

Car parking arrangements at Dronfield station are expected to be back to normal on Monday March 9.