Barrier-controlled parking at Darton railway station
Darton Station Car Park is a Network Rail-managed tarmac facility located on Mill Lane, serving Darton railway station and local commuters. The lot offers 120 marked bays, including six Blue Badge spaces and two motorcycle bays. It operates 24 hours; pay-on-exit charges of £3.50 per day apply for pre-booked rail users via the station portal; non-rail users pay £1.50 per hour (capped at £5.00 per day). Barrier entry is enforced through ticket scanning at entry lanes. LED floodlights provide full illumination until 1 am, and CCTV cameras monitor all aisles. Pedestrian subways provide step-free access to both station platforms. Bicycle racks for 16 cycles are positioned near Platform 1. Seasonal timetable changes increase morning peak demand; signage directs drivers to alternative station parking on Dodworth Road (1 km). Maintenance crews repaint bay lines weekly and conduct surface inspections monthly.