Swithland Sidings

The railway company had visions of turning the area into a tourist spot and the construction of Swithland station was commenced anyway.

In the event, these plans were thwarted, reportedly at a fairly advanced stage, and work stopped.

Since it was barely a mile away to the south, Rothley station was deemed adequate to serve the area.

The double track commences at Swithland, with GWR signalling as used on the GW&GC Joint Line.

In the Winter 2012 edition of Main Line Magazine, it was announced that Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd had proposed plans for a four road carriage shed at the back of Swithland Sidings.