Hemmen-Dodewaard Station - Dodewaard

Hemmen‑Dodewaard Station was opened on 1 November 1882, in the middle of the rural area of the Betuwe, at the initiative of the nearby country estate Hemmen. The then owners of this estate, the noble Van Lynden family, only gave permission for the construction of the railway line if a station would also be built on their land. Thus, the station was quite literally born from a noble condition, intended for public use, mainly aimed at travellers from the surrounding villages.

The station building was designed in a style that later became known as the so-called ‘Hemmen type’, named after this station as the first in the series. Although the building lost its original function over the years, it has been a national monument since 1999, recognised for its historical and architectural value.

Hemmen‑Dodewaard Station was always served by local trains. Since the second half of the 20th century, diesel trains have run here, especially after the disappearance of steam traction. In the 21st century, companies such as Arriva took over regional train traffic, with diesel train units that still operate the connection between Tiel and Arnhem.