Downham Market railway station serves the town of Downham Market in the English county of Norfolk. The station lies on Fen Line from Cambridge to King's Lynn, which is electrified at 25 kV AC overhead. The station building is a Grade 2 listed building.
The station is served by First Capital Connect as part of their service from London King's Cross to King's Lynn.
Read more about Downham Market Railway Station: History, Services, Footbridge
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