Village gets new bus stop even though it has not been on a bus route for nearly 10 years

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 07:48 EDT, 2 September 2026 | Updated: 07:52 EDT, 2 September 2026 A new bus stop has been built – in a Derbyshire village that hasn't had a bus service in almost a decade.Residents of Egginton, Derbyshire, were shocked to see the brand-new amenity constructed just days after one homeowner reported damage to the existing stop to the council.Despite the last bus service through the village being pulled in 2017, the work took place after the old stop on Main Street became a 'safety hazard'.Kathryn Bishop, 77, told the BBC she initially found the situation 'humorous' after reporting the stop, added: 'But I couldn't believe it when I looked out of the window a couple of days later to see the new one being put up.'The East Midlands Combined County Authority is understood to have erected a new stop in case buses resume in the future.Villagers are using the new stop to renew their campaign for the return of a bus service, aided by Labour MP Samantha Niblett. Posting a video of the new stop on social media, Ms Niblett praised the 'stoic work' of residents and the Parish Council.She added: 'There's just a village hall and a church in the village so there is no option but to travel to access services. Villagers are renewing their campaign for the return of a bus service following the new stop being built, aided by Labour MP Samantha Niblett (Pictured at the new bus stop) Residents of Egginton, Derbyshire, were shocked to see the brand-new amenity constructed just days after one homeowner reported damage to the existing stop to the council'My team and I have already had conversations with local bus companies and are planning to address our transport needs with [Claire Ward, the mayor of the East Midlands].'Until 2017, Egginton had an hourly V2 bus service, but this was withdrawn by operator trentbarton due to low passenger numbers.The tiny village does not even have a post office, as well as no GP surgery or shop.Resident Roz Wherly told the BBC: 'I've got a car but in years to come I would need transport to get into Derby and Burton.'A bus gives you freedom to travel, to go and meet people, do your shopping, everything.' Driving instructor Natalie Jordan said: 'Socially, they can't go anywhere, so it's really hard for them. One lad's parents moved to the village, thinking the bus stop meant there would be a bus. 'He found a job in Stretton, which is only a village away, but couldn't get there so he had to take a taxi every day until he passed his test – it holds people back.' MP Ms Niblett, who made headlines earlier this year in calling for a 'summer of sex' as part of her campaign to create better and lifelong sex education to help people understand consent and prevent abuse and violence, also used her post to appeal for drivers in the village to be 'more considerate'.An East Midlands Combined County Authority spokesperson said: 'The decision to move the bus stop on Main Street, Egginton, was made by Derbyshire county council in 2025, before East Midlands combined county authority took over responsibility for local bus services in 2026.'The original bus stop pole had become badly corroded and posed a safety risk, so it was removed and replaced at the nearest suitable location in December 2025.'Egginton was previously served by Trentbarton's Villager V2 service, which was withdrawn in 2017 due to low passenger numbers.'So, although Egginton doesn't currently have a regular bus service, the stop was kept in place in case services return in the future.'