Platform 7 filming location?

[Aaron1]

So i am just watching a series on ITVX called Platform 7 which is some thriller based on somebody taking their own life by throwing themselves in front of a train.

I an having trouble finding online which train station/stations was used in filming this? I can see there is a book which is set at Cambridge/Peterborough station but having been to both of these stations I can confirm it was not filmed at any of these.

Could it be a disused station/s? Parts of the station looks like Nottingham station to me?

 

[Parallel]

I initially thought it was Carnforth station but according to Wikipedia (so a pinch of salt may be needed), the concourse and station forecourt used was Kidderminster station, with the platform being from one of the heritage line platforms at Keighley station.

In January 2023, it was announced that Jasmine Jobson would lead Platform 7. Also joining the cast were Toby Regbo, Yaamin Chowdhury, and Phil Davis. Principal photography took place in northern England.[4] The station concourse and forcourt were filmed at Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway, with the "platform 7" being filmed at Keighley on the Keighley and Worth Valley railway.

Source:

Platform 7 - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Aaron1]

I initially thought it was Carnforth station but according to Wikipedia (so a pinch of salt may be needed), the concourse and station forecourt used was Kidderminster station, with the platform being from one of the heritage line platforms at Keighley station.


Source:

Platform 7 - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

I have Been to Kidderminster station before (albeit only once) and I don't remember it bearing any resemblance, obviously that doesn't mean it isn't though!

 

[Parallel]

I have Been to Kidderminster station before (albeit only once) and I don't remember it bearing any resemblance, obviously that doesn't mean it isn't though!

Worth noting they have listed Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway so they are probably referring to Kidderminster Town station, rather than the West Midlands Trains’ Kidderminster station.

 

[jfowkes]

The trailer is on YouTube.

Keighley is identifiable, not sure about Kidderminster. Most scenes are very quick and blurry in the background.

 

[Aaron1]

Worth noting they have listed Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway so they are probably referring to Kidderminster Town station, rather than the West Midlands Trains’ Kidderminster station.

Good point, in fairness I wasn't even aware a Kidderminster Town station even existed, but having googled it, it looks remarkably similar to the one used on the programme so it probably is that

 

[Narrowgauge725]

Looks very Keighley in the trailer particularly the shot with the police officer on the platform

 

[jfowkes]

Curiously, at the start of the trailer there are three poster boards that all clearly read "GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY".



Is this still Keighley? Certainly matches the other shots in the trailer (apart from the bench, which looks like a slightly more modern stand-in). But can't figure out why any GCR branding would be there. In various photos and videos the poster boards at Keighley say "BRITISH RAILWAYS", which you would want to cover up for filming a modern scene, just odd that they chose some "GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY" stickers to do it with.

 

[yorksrob]

There are also some shots underneath the viaducts at Engine Shed junction, Holbeck, Leeds.

Most of the platform shots are indeed Keighley.

Good programme !

 

[midland1]

Curiously, at the start of the trailer there are three poster boards that all clearly read "GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY".

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Is this still Keighley? Certainly matches the other shots in the trailer (apart from the bench, which looks like a slightly more modern stand-in). But can't figure out why any GCR branding would be there. In various photos and videos the poster boards at Keighley say "BRITISH RAILWAYS", which you would want to cover up for filming a modern scene, just odd that they chose some "GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY" stickers to do it with.

They probably just made the name up GCR as a local railway company, like you sometimes see something like "North and Western Railway".

 

[Forty29]

20031 was the loco used, probably Keighley but not sure.

 

[Molly Green]

So i am just watching a series on ITVX called Platform 7 which is some thriller based on somebody taking their own life by throwing themselves in front of a train.

I an having trouble finding online which train station/stations was used in filming this? I can see there is a book which is set at Cambridge/Peterborough station but having been to both of these stations I can confirm it was not filmed at any of these.

Could it be a disused station/s? Parts of the station looks like Nottingham station to me?

 

[Molly Green]

I'm just watching platform 7 and I can confirm the use of Keighley Station mainline and also the adjoining heritage steam railway platform - Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. I recognised them straight away. However, I read they also used Kidderminster Station for the forecourt and concourse. I've not been there so I can't confirm that. Keighley does not have an underpass tunnel - rather a canopied walkway overhead. Same used in 'Yanks'. Keighley has a steep walkway either side of the platform leading from the platforms up to the booking office. Guarded by the white ornate fence. Keighley Station and The K&WVR are regularly used for filming.

 

[bluenoxid]

Linking this thread to the thread created at the time of filming, which I hope will help provide some context

Keighley and Worth valley coaches being purchased transfer Friday 04th November 2022.

1130 5E17 Great Yarmouth Carriage Sidings to Keighley and Worth Valley railway move by rail operations group. Keighley and Worth valley appear to have brought some coaches from Eastern European Rail Services at the Sidings at Great Yarmouth. Does anyone know what they will be using them for in...

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[SteveM70]

Keighley does not have an underpass tunnel - rather a canopied walkway overhead

I’m sure there’s an underpass linking the two Worth Valley platforms, as well as the bridge linking all four platforms

 

[30907]

I’m sure there’s an underpass linking the two Worth Valley platforms, as well as the bridge linking all four platforms

There certainly was this morning, and at some stage during the filming there were some fake ticket gates set up in it - I presume those appear in the programme?
The trailer is certainly Keighley.

 

[xotGD]

Just to note that the KWVR have publicised the fact that the railway features in the programme. Nobody needs to guess!

 

[hue166]

Curiously, at the start of the trailer there are three poster boards that all clearly read "GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY".

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Is this still Keighley? Certainly matches the other shots in the trailer (apart from the bench, which looks like a slightly more modern stand-in). But can't figure out why any GCR branding would be there. In various photos and videos the poster boards at Keighley say "BRITISH RAILWAYS", which you would want to cover up for filming a modern scene, just odd that they chose some "GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY" stickers to do it with.

The IMDB page for this says its London based

 

[Magicflute25]

Good point, in fairness I wasn't even aware a Kidderminster Town station even existed, but having googled it, it looks remarkably similar to the one used on the programme so it probably is that

It certainly was a bit confusing jumping to different stations ! But some scenes were definitely filmed at Kidderminster SVR …