Ravenstor station came into existence through the activities of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association (EVRA).

Working with WyvernRail plc to reopen the former Wirksworth-Duffield branch line, the decision was made to create a passenger carrying service where previously only mineral traffic (limestone) had ever been transported.

[1] Work over a number of years, including the building of an entirely new platform, culminated in August 2005 with the opening of the line for passenger services.

[2] Ravenstor was a former concentration site for local quarries and did not have a passenger service until one was introduced by the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

It is hoped that a possible extension up the incline towards Middleton Top could be built, once funds are made available, depending how steep it would be.