Hastings line - Knowledge

4943: 4102: 5334: 4859:. In 1952, the possibility of operating standard rolling stock on the line had been examined. The Operating Department objected to the use of single line sections through the various tunnels. The 1930s stock was refurbished with the aim of extending its service by a further ten years. The first two phases of the Southern Railway's electrification scheme were revived in 1955. This did not include the Hastings line and it was announced in 1956 that a fleet of diesel-electric trains would be constructed to operate the service until the line was electrified. At that time, the rolling stock built in the 1930s was overdue for replacement. The modernisation to the Hastings line and the introduction of the diesel-electric trains cost £797,000, of which £595,000 was the cost of the first seven trains. A further thirteen trains cost £1,178,840. 4783: 4287: 4791: 4325: 5210: 4619: 5322: 31: 3920:

constructed with too few layers of bricks. Grove Hill Tunnel had been built with just a single ring of bricks and no filling above the crown of the brickwork. The SER took the contractors to court and were awarded £3,500 in damages. However, rectifying the situation cost the company £4,700. Although the contractors had charged for six rings of bricks, they had only used four. Due to the cost of reboring the tunnels, this had to be rectified by the addition of a further two rings of brickwork, reducing the width of the tunnels by 18 inches (460 mm). The result of this was that the

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meant it was impossible to install pointwork without reducing the length of platform available. A speed restriction was imposed through Wells Tunnel. Parliamentary powers were sought in 1979 to bore a second Grove Hill Tunnel, but there was much opposition from local residents. This, and the high cost, caused the proposal to be abandoned. The track in Grove Hill Tunnel was relaid on a concrete base, allowing alignment to be precisely controlled.

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On 23 December 2013, a landslip at Wadhurst was the first in a series of landslips up to February 2014 which led the line between Wadhurst and St. Leonards Warrior Square being closed and reopened three times, with speed restrictions in place following repairs. The train service was replaced by buses

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occurred involving three signals between Tonbridge and Hastings. Contractors had made errors in the wiring of the signal heads. With the inauguration of electric services, a half-hourly service was operated, with trains departing from Charing Cross at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Those departing

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using standard rolling stock, and the expedient of singling the track through the narrow tunnels. The tunnels either side of Tunbridge Wells Central station were not singled because the fact that the south portal of Wells Tunnel and north portal of Grove Hill Tunnel were at the ends of the platforms

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allowed in the tunnel. In an emergency, two trains would be allowed in the tunnel at the same time, but restricted to 25 miles per hour (40 km/h). Standard 9 feet 0 inches (2.74 m) wide stock would be used. Following the nationalisation of railways in the United Kingdom under the

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In October 1946, the Southern Railway announced a programme to electrify all lines in Kent and East Sussex in three stages. The Hastings line between Tonbridge and Bopeep Junction was to be part of the third stage. Track would have been slewed within the affected tunnels with only one train normally

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Supervision of the construction was lax, which enabled the contractors to skimp on the lining of the tunnels. This manifested itself in March 1855 when part of the brickwork of Mountfield Tunnel collapsed. An inspection of Grove Hill, Strawberry Hill and Wells tunnels revealed that they too had been

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station due to maintenance errors in respect of the train's sanding apparatus. The train overran the station by 2 miles 36 chains (2.45 mi; 3.94 km). Following the incident, Southeastern reduced the interval that the sand hoppers were to be refilled from seven days to five days.

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The Hastings Diesels had almost completely replaced steam by June 1958. With the introduction of the Hastings Diesels, an hourly service was provided. This split at Tunbridge Wells, with the front portion running fast to Crowhurst and the rear portion stopping at all stations. The service ran every

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mine located in Great Wood, Mountfield. This line was still in operation as of 2007. Bogie carriages entered service on the line in 1880. In 1890, the winter service was eleven trains each way, of which five were fast. An additional two trains daily operated between Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst. By

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September, a single line of track extended a further 4 miles (6.44 km) to Whatlington. On the 6-mile (9.66 km) section between Whatlington and St Leonards, 750,000 cubic yards (570,000 m) out of 827,000 cubic yards (632,000 m) had been excavated. Construction of the line between

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Wadhurst Tunnel collapsed in 1862 and it was discovered by the SER that the same situation existed there too. Rectification cost £10,231. By 1877, only one train was permitted in Bopeep Tunnel at a time. The tunnel was partly widened in 1934–35. In November 1949, serious defects were discovered in

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class were built with cabs that were 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 m) wide and paired with tenders of the same width. It was subsequently decided not to work these locomotives over the line. Locomotives from these two classes that were rebuilt gained a 9-foot-0-inch-wide (2.74 m) cab.

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was temporary and was situated north of Wells Tunnel. It opened on 19 September 1845 and was replaced by the present Tunbridge Wells Station on 25 November 1846. It subsequently became Tunbridge Wells Goods station, later renamed Tunbridge Wells Central Goods station. The goods station closed in

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from Ashford. Through platforms were provided for SER services and a separate terminal platform for LBSC services. The station was rebuilt and enlarged by the SER in 1880 as it was then inadequate for the increasing seasonal traffic. In 1930 the station was rebuilt by the Southern Railway. This

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station opened in May 1842. Following the opening of the branch to Tunbridge Wells in 1845, it was renamed to Tunbridge Junction in January 1852, then Tonbridge Junction in 1893, and to its current name in July 1929. The original station stood to the east of the road bridge, whereas the current

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was required. Southborough Viaduct stands 40 feet (12 m) high and has 26 arches. A temporary station was built at Tunbridge Wells as the 823 yd (753 m) Wells Tunnel was still under construction. It was 4 miles 7 chains (4.09 mi; 6.58 km) from Tunbridge. The

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load. The railcar had been purchased by the Kent and East Sussex Railway for £415 including delivery to Robertsbridge. After trying to "wriggle out" of the deal, British Rail eventually found a solution. The vehicle was ballasted so that it leant away from the tunnel walls by some 3 inches

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With the opening of the extension to Robertsbridge, there were three trains a day, with two on Sundays. These were augmented by an additional train daily when the extension to Bopeep Junction opened. In 1860, there were seven up trains and six down trains daily; Hastings to London via

5289:(3D) diesel electric multiple units were built in 1962. They operated over the Tonbridge–Grove Junction section of the line as part of a Tonbridge–Eastbourne (later Tonbridge–Eridge) service. In 1963, Frant, Stonegate, Wadhurst and Mountfield Halt were proposed to be closed under the 3874:

November 1846 without any public ceremony. In 1847, the SER unsuccessfully challenged the condition that the line between Ashford and St Leonards be completed first. That line was opened in 1851, passing through Hastings and making an end-on junction with the LBSC line from Lewes.

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station, opened in 1864, stands to the west. Trains leaving Tonbridge had to reverse to reach Tunbridge Wells. This arrangement lasted until 1857, when a new section of line was constructed enabling trains to reach the Hastings line without reversal. The station is 29

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were permitted to work between Tonbridge and Grove junction. Freight trains from Tonbridge West Yard were not permitted to depart until the line was clear as far as Southborough Viaduct. Other classes of locomotive known to have worked over this section of line include

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September. Trains from Tunbridge had to reverse before starting the climb to Somerhill Tunnel, as there was no facing junction at Tunbridge. This situation was to remain until 1857, when a direct link was built at a cost of £5,700. The old link remained in use until

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deemed the line between Ashford and St Leonards to be of military strategic importance. Therefore, they stipulated that this line was to be completed before any extension was built from Tunbridge Wells. The extension into Tunbridge Wells opened on

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May and the 6S units were introduced on peak services the next day. Two units coupled together formed the 06:58 and 07:26 Hastings–Cannon Street services in the morning, and the 17:18 and 18:03 Cannon Street–Hastings services in the evening. From

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1910, this had increased to twenty trains each way, of which twelve were fast, plus the extra two Wadhurst services. Four trains ran on Sundays. The service was reduced during World War I, but Sunday services had increased to seven by 1922.

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January 1930, the rear carriages of a passenger train from Hastings to London were partially buried by a landslip near Wadhurst tunnel. The train was divided and the front part continued on to Tunbridge Wells, where it arrived 100 minutes

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of a train, which was to be worked forwards to Hastings, failed to stop at Tunbridge due to an error by the slip guard. It crashed into a rake of empty carriages 262 yards (240 m) east of the station. Eleven of the 40 passengers were

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The engineer in charge of the construction was Peter W. Barlow and the contractors were Messrs. Hoof & Son. In April 1845 the SER decided that the branch would be double track. A 410-yard-long (370 m) tunnel was required 44

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By 1948, the service was sixteen trains, of which seven were fast. An additional three trains ran as far as Wadhurst. In 1957, the service was eighteen trains daily, of which nine were fast. There were nine trains on Sundays. The

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November 1846. The Tunbridge Wells–Robertsbridge section opened on 1 September 1851, with the Robertsbridge–Battle section opening on 1 January 1852. The Battle–Bopeep Junction section opened on 1 February 1852.

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broke out. One of the main reasons that electrification was not given the go-ahead was the fact that non-standard rolling stock would be required. The Southern Railway had provided the line with 104 new carriages and six

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The construction of the line between Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge was contracted to Messrs. Hoof & Wyths, subcontracted to Messrs. H. Warden. By March 1851, the trackbed had been constructed as far as

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handled freight, also built to fit the loading gauge. The diesel-electric multiple units served on the line until 1986, when the line was electrified and the most severely affected tunnels were reduced from

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from all stock in service by 1988 and the increasing cost of maintaining the then ageing Hastings Diesels. The scheme was to cost £23,925,000. Electrification was finally completed in 1986, the line was

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station. This gave the LBSC better access to Hastings. It lies between Bopeep Tunnel and Hastings Tunnel. The station is 61 miles 55 chains (61.69 mi; 99.28 km) from Charing Cross.

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The line was opened by the SER in three main stages: Tunbridge–Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells–Robertsbridge and Robertsbridge–Bopeep Junction. A temporary station was opened at Tunbridge Wells on 19

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station, which had opened in 1866. It was 1875 before powers were granted to run a passenger service over this section of line. The junction with the main line was Grove Junction. It was removed on 7

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From the opening of the line, passenger stock consisted of 4-wheel carriages. In 1845, there were eight passenger trains a day from Tunbridge Wells to London, with half that number on Sundays. On 23

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station is 39 miles 23 chains (39.29 mi; 63.23 km) from Charing Cross. The station building is in the Italianate style, with a later one-bay extension. The 1893-built

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station building by J. R. Scott was erected. The rebuilt station was completed on 5 July 1931. The new layout provided two island platforms. The station was rebuilt in 2003 by

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September 1851. The buildings are in the Gothic style and stand on the up side. The station is 55 miles 46 chains (55.58 mi; 89.44 km) from Charing Cross.

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This was the route of the line during the time that Tunbridge Wells Central Goods served as a passenger station. The line between Tunbridge and Orpington did not open until 1

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October 1887. The buildings are wood framed and covered with weatherboards. The station is 60 miles 59 chains (60.74 mi; 97.75 km) from Charing Cross.

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September 1845 while Wells Tunnel was completed. The temporary station later became the goods depot. Tunbridge Wells (later Tunbridge Wells Central) station opened on 25

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over poor customer service during this period. By 12 March, the section between Wadhurst and Robertsbridge had reopened, with full service being restored on 31 March.

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and St Leonards Warrior Square at a cost of £1,500,000. The scheme was deferred, with another proposal in 1937 costing £1,300,000 also failing to gain favour before

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signal box disabled all signalling equipment there. As a result, locomotive-hauled trains were banned from the station. A temporary signal box was commissioned on 5

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February 1892, a SER locomotive was run into by a LBSC passenger train at Hastings. The passenger train had overrun a danger signal. Both locomotives were damaged.

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station is 43 miles 66 chains (43.83 mi; 70.53 km) from Charing Cross. It was renamed Ticehurst Road in December 1851, and Stonegate on 16

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railway on 6 July 1985, the name reverted to Tunbridge Wells. The station is 34 miles 32 chains (34.40 mi; 55.36 km) from Charing Cross.

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locomotive No. 216 was working an empty stock train when it suffered the failure of the firebox crown near Tunbridge Wells due to a lack of water in the

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Electrification of the Hastings line was first considered by the SER as early as 1903. Lack of finance meant that no decision had been made by the time

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June 1856, a passenger train derailed between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Junction, killing the driver and injuring the fireman and a passenger.

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to reach Hastings. Authorisation for the construction of a 25-mile-60-chain (25.75 mi; 41.44 km) line to Hastings was obtained on 18

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at gradients between 1 in 48 and 1 in 485. The line then climbs at gradients between 1 in 86 and 1 in 170 before a dip where it crosses the

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On 23 June 1861, a collision between SER and LBSC passenger trains occurred at Bo Peep Junction, injuring around ten people. The SER train

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June 1950. Mountfield Tunnel was underpinned in 1938–39, remaining open with single-line working in operation. It partially collapsed on 17

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The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present

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June 1964, Crowhurst station remains open. The station is 57 miles 45 chains (57.56 mi; 92.64 km) from Charing Cross.

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1980, with a siding retained for engineers use. The original station was 44 miles 23 chains (44.29 mi; 71.27 km) from

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4-4-0s were introduced in 1930; the width of these was 8 feet 4 inches (2.54 m) measured across the cab, and 8 feet

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and were demolished in the early 1970s. The station was 53 miles 37 chains (53.46 mi; 86.04 km) from Charing Cross.

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October 1983, it was announced that the Hastings line was to be electrified. Reasons that decided the issue included a commitment by

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station is 36 miles 53 chains (36.66 mi; 59.00 km) from Charing Cross. The station building is on the down side.

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than the SERs route, then still under construction. The SER sought permission to extend their branch from Tunbridge Wells across the

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at Hastings, with locomotives being transferred to St Leonards. The original station building, by Tress, was demolished and a new

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A gradient of 1 in 47 means that the line climbs (or descends) by 1 foot in 47 feet, or 1 metre in 47 metres horizontal distance.

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April 1900, and was renamed the Kent and East Sussex Railway in 1904. The Kent and East Sussex Railway closed to passengers on 2

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with gradients between 1 in 100 and 1 in 227 before the line falls to Hastings at gradients of between 1 in 100 and 1 in 945.

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June the 6S and 6L units were working services throughout the day. The 6B units entered service between May and August 1958.

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station is 47 miles 34 chains (47.43 mi; 76.32 km) from Charing Cross. The building is on the up side.

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spring had been discovered in 1606, began in July 1844. At the time, Parliament had not given assent for the railway. The

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on 14 March. The first passenger carrying train comprising C1 stock to use the line was a railtour on 15 March hauled by

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From 1845, the line was operated by the SER. In 1899, the SER and LCDR entered into a joint working partnership, the

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two hours on Sundays. The Hastings Diesels also worked services on the Bexhill West branch line until closure on 14

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A number of accidents have occurred on the Hastings line, none of which have involved the death of a passenger.

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at gradients of between 1 in 47 and 1 in 300 to a summit south of Tunbridge Wells, the line undulates as far as

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in 1911. The station was renamed Tunbridge Wells Central on 9 July 1923 with the ex-LBSC station being renamed

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Strawberry Hill Tunnel is between Tunbridge Wells and Frant stations. It was reduced to single track from 21

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of the station was built in the Italianate style. A new building by A. H. Blomfield was constructed on the

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September 1851. Other station openings are detailed below. Stations are listed under their original names.

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broke out in 1914. It was stated in 1921 that electrification was a long-term aim. In the mid-1930s, the

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November, but the tunnel had to be closed completely a week later. The tunnel was partially relined with

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on 13 October 1996. On 27 June 2003, Connex lost the franchise due to poor financial management. The

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The Hastings line is built over the difficult, forested, and hilly terrain across the High Weald and

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as far as Tunbridge Wells. When these units were withdrawn in the mid-2000s, they were replaced by

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station opened on 13 February 1851 along with a new section of line between Hastings and the LBSCs

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The north portal of the single-tracked Strawberry Hill Tunnel just south of Tunbridge Wells station

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at Tunbridge Wells Central. Eighteen people were injured, with three of them admitted to hospital.

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due to excessive speed, insufficient brakes, low rail adhesion or a combination of these factors.

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Trains designated as "fast" did not call at every station. "Slow" trains called at all stations.

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station is 49 miles 37 chains (49.46 mi; 79.60 km) from Charing Cross. On 26

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There are eight tunnels between Tonbridge and Hastings. In order from north to south they are:

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The original stations on the Tunbridge Wells to Hastings section of the line are mostly in the

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Class locomotives worked the line until 1957 when steam was withdrawn on the Hastings line.

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Jowett's Railway Atlas of Great Britain and Ireland: From Pre-Grouping to the Present Day

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from opening until the late 1950s, passenger services were then taken over by a fleet of

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electric multiple unit at Battle with a Hastings to London Charing Cross service in 2018

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Information for this route-map of the Hastings line was compiled from various sources.

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August 1896, the locomotive of a Charing Cross to Hastings train was derailed near

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class locomotives would be able to work the line. Forty-eight locomotives of the

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April 1845. The bill completed its passage through the House of Commons and the

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shelved new electrification schemes, concentrating on the construction of new

9484: 9454: 9288: 9195: 8446: 8321: 6865: 5580: 5430:. It was stabled at Wadhurst whilst she ate lunch. The train was hauled by a 5309: 5142: 5138: 4983:. The train, consisting of the Royal Saloon, two first class carriages and a 4925:

took over the operation of passenger trains on the route. On 17 October 2021

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Hastings Tunnel is between St Leonards Warrior Square and Hastings stations.

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operates passenger trains on the line, and it is one of their busiest lines.

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Rose, Neil (Winter 1974). "The Robertsbridge & Pevensey Light Railway".

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took over the running of passenger trains from 9 November 2003, using their

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The 6S units were intended to be introduced into service in June 1957. On 5

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In 1856, it was proposed to build a 6-mile (9.66 km) long branch from

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were ordered in 1937. They were built to the Hastings line loading gauge.

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Electrification was finally carried out in the 1980s, as detailed below.

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Courtney, Geoff. "RVR goes main line in 4½ million rebuilding project".

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One of the Pullman carriages built for the line between 1929 and 1934

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at gradients between 1 in 80 and 1 in 155 before descending into the

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electric multiple units also operated services on the line from the

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In 1903, a railway was authorised to be built from Robertsbridge to

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was flooded and washed away. Both engine crew members were injured.

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enabling the construction of the line had its first reading in the

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The company was fined £65,000 and ordered to pay £22,589 in costs.

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In the late 1860s, a single track link was built between the SERs

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Wells Tunnel is between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells stations.

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Tunbridge Wells and Bopeep Junction cost in excess of £500,000.

313: 7804:"Destructive Storm. Loss of the Royal Charter with 459 lives". 7000: 6988: 6961: 5584: 5405:. It was organised by the Southern Electric Group and ran from 5170: 5157: 5040: 2387: 2368: 2356: 8696:

Branch Lines to Tunbridge Wells from Oxted, Lewes and Polegate

7874:. No. 33568. London. 23 February 1892. col B, p. 10. 4024:

Bopeep Junction is the junction of the Hastings line with the

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rolling stock. This problem would affect the line until 1986.

7889:. No. 34990. London. 8 September 1896. col B, p. 5. 7519:. No. 54341. London. 23 December 1958. col D, p. 6. 7367: 6898:(5). Tenterden: The Tenterden Railway Company Limited: 14–15. 6883:. No. 37287. London. 11 January 1904. col F, p. 14. 5164: 5055: 5036: 8071:"Flooding and landslips affect travel across the South East" 6928:. No. 30641. London. 18 October 1882. col D, p. 4. 6913:. No. 22517. London. 5 November 1856. col E, p. 5. 6310: 8930:

to the Working Timetable and Books of Rules and Regulations

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The Book of the West Country and Battle of Britain Pacifics

8097:"Closed railway line to reopen 'the last week of February'" 8045:"Southeastern cuts trains after more East Sussex landslips" 7778:. No. 21240. London. 7 October 1852. col C, p. 9. 4710:, with a new station at the junction with the main line at 4337: 2443: 2340: 202: 71: 7586: 7574: 7528: 7526: 7495: 7493: 7466: 7444: 7442: 6298: 6063:. No. 20745. London. 10 March 1850. col D, p. 3. 4929:

took over the operation of passenger trains on the route.

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the following year. This gave the LBSC a shorter route to

8119:"Southeastern criticised after rail line reopening delay" 7793:. No. 22401. London. 23 June 1856. col B, p. 7. 7634: 7391: 6951: 6949: 6947: 6659: 6657: 6655: 6491: 6489: 6264: 6262: 6260: 6258: 6172: 6170: 6168: 6125: 6123: 6121: 6119: 5970: 5968: 5966: 5964: 5962: 5960: 5958: 5956: 5954: 5952: 5950: 5948: 5946: 5944: 5942: 5940: 5938: 5936: 5934: 5932: 5930: 5928: 4826:. In 1937, it was proposed to electrify the line between 4498:

March 1900, it became a junction with the opening of the

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British Railways Southern Region, South Eastern Division

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Investigation into the Clapham Junction Railway Accident

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was reached by railway in 1880, with the opening of the

4453:, decommissioned on 20 April 1986, was purchased by the 3956:

November 1974, resulting in single-line working until 31

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The History of the Great Western A.E.C. Diesel Railcars

8485:(Revised ed.). Tarrant Hinton: The Oakwood Press. 7967:"Southeastern fined £65,000 for 'out-of-control train'" 7538: 7523: 7490: 7478: 7454: 7439: 7379: 7217: 7215: 6378: 6376: 6106: 6104: 6102: 6100: 6025: 5722: 5720: 5718: 5716: 5714: 5308:, was worked between Tonbridge and Robertsbridge as an 4898:

branded trains began operating. On 1 January 1994, the

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March whilst the track was singled through the tunnel.

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in the early 1850s across the difficult terrain of the

8019:"Landslips in East Sussex disrupt Southeastern trains" 7610: 7598: 7192:"Southeastern train services taken over by government" 7012: 6976: 6944: 6652: 6486: 6255: 6165: 6116: 5662:" was not adopted as the official spelling until 1870. 5223:

were introduced in 1957–58 to replace steam traction.

5122:(the "Hastings Diesels") took over working the route. 3989: 8792:. The Tonbridge Free Press. p. facing page 126. 8236: 8224: 7947:. Rail Accident Investigation Branch. 8 November 2010 7930:. No. 45404. London. 7 January 1930. p. 14. 7427: 7278:"Visit of the Queen to Dorden near Tunbridge Wells". 6837: 6745: 6695: 6637: 6610: 6571: 6559: 6535: 6471: 6243: 6206: 5905: 5497:

October 1852, a passenger train was derailed between

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for the proposed electrification of the Hastings Line

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Yonge, John (November 2008) . Jacobs, Gerald (ed.).

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British Rail. Passenger services were taken over by

8171:"Hastings landslip line reopens after three months" 7808:. No. 4036. Bury St. Edmunds. 1 November 1859. 7355: 6707: 6194: 4991:to Tunbridge Wells in 75 minutes. It was driven by 8925: 8875: 7692: 7409: 7060: 7006: 6994: 6970: 5858:. No. 3799. London. 2 August 1845. p. 5. 5613:On 8 November 2010, a passenger train operated by 5437:. Upon electrification, services were operated by 5325:Ticket from the first day of electric services, 27 4698:are rebuilding the line between Robertsbridge and 4629:station opened on 13 February 1851 along with the 4572:June 1902 and was located at the junction for the 8953:Hastings & St Leonards: Railways and Stations 8844:. London: Guild Publishing/Book Club Associates. 8597:(1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. 5394:The line was declared to conform to the standard 5098:Unrebuilt locomotives retained their narrow cab. 4726:, East Sussex. The line was authorised under the 4141:Grove Hill Tunnel is between Tunbridge Wells and 9482: 6586: 5189: 4702:, with completion scheduled by 2018. In 1902, a 4514:June 1962, except for a short section serving a 4228:stations. It was reduced to single track from 17 4093:stations. It was reduced to single track from 19 2504: 2271: 2217: 2193: 2135: 2111: 2053: 2023: 1940: 1910: 1849: 1809: 1716: 1647: 1599: 1516: 1436: 1346: 1282: 1258: 1161: 1121: 1097: 1049: 1028: 939: 881: 857: 815: 784: 744: 717: 680: 632: 576: 568: 561: 521: 491: 407: 331: 8886:"South Eastern & Chatham Railway Committee" 7688: 7686: 7510: 7508: 6359:"South Eastern & Chatham Railway Committee" 4423:. Following the closure of the Tunbridge Wells– 4224:Mountfield Tunnel is between Robertsbridge and 4199:stations. It was reduced to single track from 8 3960:January 1975. The line was then closed until 17 3915:Deficiencies in the construction of the tunnels 2394:along the line, requiring the use of dedicated 8720: 7899: 7843: 7837: 6797: 6763: 6731:"A Brief History of the Ashford–Hastings Line" 6679:. Hastings: Hastings Chronicle. Archived from 4502:to freight. The line opened to passengers on 2 8974: 8911:(3rd ed.). Bradford on Avon: Trackmaps. 8771:(Fifth ed.). Shepperton: Ian Allan Ltd. 8747: 8723:South Coast Railways - Eastbourne to Hastings 8690: 8254: 8145:"Hastings line closed 'until further notice'" 7806:The Bury and Norwich Post, and Suffolk Herald 7717: 7715: 7628: 7556: 7421: 7304: 7250: 6631: 6440: 6394: 6304: 6292: 6144: 6004: 2519: 346: 16:Railway line in Kent and East Sussex, England 8909:Railway Track Diagrams 5: Southern & TfL 8666:Southern Railway Halts. Survey and Gazetteer 8404:. Brasted Chart: Froglets Publications Ltd. 8163: 8137: 8111: 8063: 8037: 8011: 7985: 7959: 7919: 7878: 7863: 7782: 7767: 7683: 7505: 6724: 6722: 6093:. No. 26447. London. 19 September 1851. 6078:. No. 26443. London. 15 September 1851. 5873: 5871: 5869: 5867: 5865: 5316: 4810:, which had been formed from the SER, LBSC, 4371:March 1893. It was renamed High Brooms on 21 4028:. It lies east of Bopeep Tunnel. There is a 3469: 3461: 3454: 3224: 3216: 3209: 3013: 3005: 2998: 2458:. Construction of a single line branch from 8871:. Tenterden: Colonel Stephens Publications. 8532:. London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 8300:Locomotives of the Southern Railway, part 2 7942:"Station overrun at Stonegate, East Sussex" 7812: 7675:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 7282:. No. 32597. London. 19 December 1876. 6917: 6902: 6872: 6052: 5477:Train services on the line are provided by 4999:December 1849 conveying Queen Victoria and 3984: 3849:in 1845. The LBSC reached St Leonards from 2371:mine which is a source of freight traffic. 8981: 8967: 8876:Robertson, Kevin; Abbinnett, Hugh (2012). 8725:. Midhurst, West Sussex: Middleton Press. 8698:. Midhurst, West Sussex: Middleton Press. 8089: 7934: 7797: 7721: 7712: 7695:"Train out of High Brooms railway station" 7315: 7313: 7158: 7132: 7106: 6860:(201). Horncastle: Mortons Media Ltd: 20. 6048:. No. 26553. London. 2 February 1852. 5484: 5019:took 100 minutes. The train was driven by 4777: 4537:October 1969. The platforms were built of 4089:Somerhill Tunnel is between Tonbridge and 2526: 2512: 2448:London, Brighton and South Coast Railway's 353: 339: 8842:Great Locomotives of the Southern Railway 8668:. Headington, Oxford: The Oakwood Press. 7774:"Accident on the South-Eastern Railway". 7646: 6803: 6769: 6719: 6161:. No. 12183. London. 28 August 1863. 6021:. No. 239. London. 28 November 1846. 6010: 5862: 3928:had to be built, later becoming known as 9430:Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 8869:Kent & East Sussex Railway Stockbook 8275:. Chessington: Southern Electric Group. 8270: 7885:"Traction Engines and Level Crossings". 7592: 7568: 7544: 7532: 7499: 7484: 7472: 7460: 7448: 7271: 7256: 6982: 6955: 6849: 6751: 6663: 6501: 6495: 6268: 6176: 6129: 6082: 6067: 6037: 6031: 5991:. No. 3209. London. 29 August 1856. 5980: 5974: 5726: 5346: 5332: 5320: 5208: 5193: 4941: 4937: 4890:, with the former SR lines becoming the 4789: 4781: 4617: 4390: 4323: 3988: 3924:on the line was restricted, and special 3817:temporary station subsequently became a 8480: 8399: 8297: 8230: 7893: 7397: 7373: 7310: 7267:. No. 24859. London. 25 June 1849. 6580: 6565: 6553: 6457:"Disused stations:Tunbridge Wells West" 6353: 6351: 6349: 6347: 6345: 6150: 5833: 5819: 5805: 5791: 5777: 5763: 5743: 5741: 5739: 5737: 5735: 4649: 4375:September 1925 to avoid confusion with 1746: 1738: 1397: 1390: 9483: 8663: 8646: 8592: 8565: 8524: 8497: 8453: 8242: 8206: 7640: 7616: 7604: 7433: 7349: 7292: 7221: 7054: 7042: 7030: 6938: 6843: 6831: 6701: 6646: 6619: 6604: 6541: 6480: 6451: 6449: 6406: 6382: 6343: 6341: 6339: 6337: 6335: 6333: 6331: 6329: 6327: 6325: 6280: 6249: 6212: 6200: 6110: 5899: 5847: 5770:HC Deb, 28 April 1845 vol 79 cc1369–70 5035:taking two hours. From 1861, Cudworth 4696:Rother Valley Railway heritage railway 1490: 1482: 989: 551: 543: 9460:Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 8962: 8906: 8822:The South Eastern and Chatham Railway 8766: 8721:Mitchell, Vic; Smith, Keith (1986a). 8651:. Tarrant Hinton: The Oakwood Press. 8649:The South Eastern and Chatham Railway 8619: 8546: 8426: 8218: 8194: 7747: 7652: 7580: 7385: 7078: 6188: 5293:. One special working took place on 3 5023:, Resident Engineer of the LSWR, and 3948:segments. It reopened to traffic on 5 3707: 3699: 1015: 1007: 824:site of first Tunbridge Wells station 449: 441: 8880:. Hersham: Ian Allan Publishing Ltd. 8866: 8836: 8816: 8785: 8748:Mitchell, Vic; Smith, Keith (1987). 8372: 8328: 7361: 7066: 7018: 6893: 6855: 6713: 6592: 6529: 6316: 5840:HL Deb, 22 July 1845 vol 82 cc870-71 5798:HL Deb, 8 July 1845 vol 82 cc1130–31 5732: 5617:unit 375 711 failed to stop at 5047:By the 1930s the line was worked by 4963:to Hastings train in September 1948. 4714:. This line closed on 14 June 1964. 4671:July 1985, following closure of the 2802: 2794: 1984: 1683: 1675: 1586: 1578: 9506:Railway lines in South East England 9147:Ramsgate (via Canterbury West) line 8990:Railway lines in South East England 8624:. Poole: The Oxford Publishing Co. 8209:, pp. 123, 127, 130, 132, 145. 7902:"South Eastern and Chatham Railway" 7693:Oast House Archive (26 June 2011). 7140:"Rail authority takes on franchise" 7084: 6887: 6728: 6669: 6446: 6412: 6322: 6218: 4853:Southern Region of British Railways 4673:Tunbridge Wells Central–Eridge line 3997:The line climbs steeply out of the 2434:(SER) completed its main line from 2409:built to the line's loading gauge. 2378:The railway was constructed by the 2010: 2002: 1764: 1756: 1604:Robertsbridge & Pevensey Lt Rly 13: 9531:Standard gauge railways in England 8483:The Kent & East Sussex Railway 7900:Board of Trade (12 October 1912). 7844:Board of Trade (10 October 1866). 7724:"Train at Tunbridge Wells Station" 7515:"Driver's Escape in Train Crash". 4878:came into force, resulting in the 4568:from 1877. The station opened on 1 4518:at Robertsbridge which closed on 1 3833:The SER was granted permission to 1546: 1538: 459: 14: 9547: 9435:Cholsey & Wallingford Railway 9344:Aylesbury–Princes Risborough line 9095:Windsor & Eton Riverside line 8946: 8570:. Southborough: The Baton Press. 8298:Bradley, D. L. (September 1976). 7166:"Rail firm announces more trains" 5011:to Tunbridge Wells on a visit to 4981:Queen Adelaide, the Queen Dowager 4872:South Eastern and Chatham Railway 4816:London, Chatham and Dover Railway 4510:January 1954 and to freight on 12 4017:. This is followed by a climb to 2659: 2462:(modern spelling "Tonbridge") to 2446:in 1844, branching off the rival 1569: 998: 470: 9053: 8377:. Lingfield: The Oakwood Press. 7870:"Railway Accident at Hastings". 7741: 5826:HL Deb, 14 July 1845 vol 82 c430 5812:HC Deb, 14 July 1845 vol 82 c472 5428:Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 5125:Under British Railways, classes 4812:London and South Western Railway 4754:, East Sussex, giving access to 4285: 4264: 4235: 4206: 4173: 4148: 4123: 4100: 3760: 3741: 3714: 3706: 3698: 3689: 3671: 3670: 3648: 3621: 3614: 3587: 3530: 3529: 3522: 3503: 3476: 3468: 3460: 3453: 3444: 3426: 3425: 3403: 3376: 3369: 3342: 3285: 3284: 3277: 3258: 3231: 3223: 3215: 3208: 3199: 3181: 3180: 3158: 3131: 3074: 3073: 3066: 3047: 3020: 3012: 3004: 2997: 2988: 2966: 2948: 2947: 2920: 2863: 2862: 2855: 2836: 2809: 2801: 2793: 2784: 2762: 2744: 2743: 2716: 2658: 2639: 2617: 2599: 2598: 2571: 2258: 2236: 2176: 2154: 2094: 2072: 2009: 2001: 1992: 1983: 1959: 1897: 1891: 1890: 1868: 1828: 1787: 1786: 1763: 1755: 1745: 1737: 1690: 1682: 1674: 1630: 1585: 1577: 1568: 1545: 1537: 1503: 1489: 1481: 1472: 1423: 1417: 1416: 1408: 1407: 1396: 1389: 1365: 1324: 1323: 1301: 1241: 1217: 1216: 1209: 1203: 1202: 1180: 1140: 1080: 1014: 1006: 997: 988: 964: 922: 900: 840: 803: 763: 706: 705: 663: 619: 612: 605: 583: 575: 567: 560: 550: 542: 478: 469: 458: 448: 440: 394: 387: 312: 29: 8752:. Easebourne: Middleton Press. 8458:. Rainham: Meresborough Books. 7184: 6924:"Railway Extension in Sussex". 5749:"Tunbridge Wells Central Goods" 4874:(SECR). On 1 January 1923, the 4686:. It was extended in stages to 4308:styles. These were designed by 3878: 3761: 2339:is a secondary railway line in 2073: 1993: 1631: 1473: 1424: 1242: 1081: 965: 664: 620: 9536:1845 establishments in England 9450:Kent & East Sussex Railway 9364:Slough–Windsor & Eton line 7825:. Board of Trade. 22 July 1861 7092:"History of Network SouthEast" 7007:Robertson & Abbinnett 2012 6995:Robertson & Abbinnett 2012 6971:Robertson & Abbinnett 2012 5784:HC Deb, 5 May 1845 vol 80 c158 5697: 5683: 5672: 5665: 5654: 5647: 5531:, affecting the Hastings line. 5365:to Hastings train in May 2011. 5297:April 1966 when one of the ex- 5221:diesel electric multiple units 5108:Diesel-electric multiple units 4882:. The SECR became part of the 4533:opened in 1923. It closed on 6 4040:. The name was a nickname for 3690: 3622: 3615: 3523: 3445: 3377: 3370: 3278: 3200: 3067: 2989: 2856: 2785: 2618: 2407:diesel-electric multiple units 2155: 1898: 901: 613: 584: 479: 1: 9496:Rail transport in East Sussex 8481:Garrett, S. R. (March 1987). 8263: 5354:375 610 Royal Tunbridge Wells 5190:Diesel-electric era (1957–86) 4717: 4682:opened from Robertsbridge to 4247:1,318 yd (1,205 m) 4185:1,205 yd (1,102 m) 4056:Tunnels on the Hastings line 4009:, which it follows as far as 3827: 3715: 3588: 3504: 3477: 3343: 3259: 3232: 3132: 3048: 3021: 2921: 2837: 2810: 2717: 2640: 2572: 2466:, a fashionable town where a 2425: 2259: 2177: 2095: 1691: 1210: 923: 841: 819:Tunbridge Wells goods station 606: 395: 388: 9526:Railway lines opened in 1852 9521:Railway lines opened in 1851 9516:Railway lines opened in 1846 9511:Railway lines opened in 1845 9253:Sutton and Mole Valley lines 7114:"Train firm loses franchise" 6879:"Light Railways Act, 1896". 5705: 5275:at Tunbridge Wells Central. 4979:to Tunbridge Wells to visit 4932: 4865: 4758:. Stations were proposed at 4455:Kent and East Sussex Railway 804: 7: 9445:Isle of Wight Steam Railway 8888:. Signalling Record Society 8769:Southern Electric 1909–1979 8593:Jowett, Alan (March 1989). 8271:Beecroft, Geoffrey (1986). 7722:N Chadwick (26 June 2011). 6811:"Hastings [page 4]" 6777:"Hastings [page 2]" 6361:. Signalling Record Society 6019:The Illustrated London News 5879:"Hastings [page 1]" 4796:locomotives ordered in 1937 4733: 4730:, but was not constructed. 4344:(29.53 mi; 47.52 4295: 4191:Wadhurst Tunnel is between 3967: 3742: 3649: 3404: 3159: 2967: 2763: 2237: 1960: 1869: 1829: 1366: 1302: 1181: 1141: 764: 209:(32.89 mi; 52.93 10: 9552: 8789:The Tonbridge of Yesterday 8431:. Clophill: Irwell Press. 8273:The Hastings Diesels Story 8221:, maps 10B, 18A, 18B, 18C. 7789:"Fatal Railway Accident". 6798:Mitchell & Smith 1986a 6764:Mitchell & Smith 1986a 5541:On 30 September 1866, the 5435:diesel-electric locomotive 4608:Hastings & St Leonards 4604:St Leonards Warrior Square 4599:St Leonards Warrior Square 4259:St Leonards Warrior Square 4112:823 yd (753 m). 4047: 2221:62 mi 33 ch 2165:St Leonards Warrior Square 2139:61 mi 55 ch 2057:60 mi 69 ch 1944:60 mi 59 ch 1853:57 mi 50 ch 1813:55 mi 46 ch 1720:53 mi 37 ch 1520:49 mi 47 ch 1350:47 mi 34 ch 1286:43 mi 66 ch 1165:39 mi 23 ch 1125:36 mi 53 ch 1033:Three Bridges to Tunbridge 885:34 mi 32 ch 788:33 mi 49 ch 748:32 mi 70 ch 525:29 mi 42 ch 9417: 9404:Staines-West Drayton line 9386: 9271: 9206:Hampton Court branch line 9171: 9104: 9069: 9062: 9051: 9019: 9003: 8996: 8824:. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 8568:Down the line to Hastings 8255:Mitchell & Smith 1986 7629:Mitchell & Smith 1987 7557:Mitchell & Smith 1986 7422:Mitchell & Smith 1987 7305:Mitchell & Smith 1987 7251:Mitchell & Smith 1987 6733:. Marsh Link Action Group 6632:Mitchell & Smith 1987 6441:Mitchell & Smith 1987 6420:"Tunbridge Wells Central" 6395:Mitchell & Smith 1987 6305:Mitchell & Smith 1987 6293:Mitchell & Smith 1987 6145:Mitchell & Smith 1987 6005:Mitchell & Smith 1987 5987:"South Eastern Railway". 5317:Electric era (since 1986) 4818:(LCDR) in 1923 under the 4276:788 yd (721 m) 4272: 4253:Bopeep Tunnel is between 4243: 4218:526 yd (481 m) 4214: 4181: 4160:286 yd (262 m) 4156: 4135:287 yd (262 m) 4131: 4108: 4081:410 yd (375 m) 4077: 4072: 4069: 4066: 4063: 4060: 3769: 3754: 3750: 3735: 3723: 3683: 3679: 3664: 3657: 3642: 3630: 3608: 3596: 3581: 3538: 3516: 3512: 3497: 3485: 3438: 3434: 3419: 3412: 3397: 3385: 3363: 3351: 3336: 3293: 3271: 3267: 3252: 3240: 3193: 3189: 3174: 3167: 3152: 3140: 3125: 3082: 3060: 3056: 3041: 3029: 2982: 2975: 2960: 2956: 2941: 2929: 2914: 2871: 2849: 2845: 2830: 2818: 2778: 2771: 2756: 2752: 2737: 2725: 2710: 2667: 2652: 2648: 2633: 2626: 2611: 2607: 2592: 2580: 2565: 2267: 2252: 2245: 2212: 2170: 2163: 2130: 2088: 2081: 2048: 2019: 1975: 1968: 1935: 1906: 1884: 1877: 1844: 1837: 1804: 1795: 1780: 1773: 1711: 1699: 1666: 1624: 1595: 1562: 1555: 1511: 1499: 1466: 1432: 1381: 1374: 1341: 1332: 1317: 1310: 1277: 1235: 1225: 1196: 1189: 1156: 1149: 1116: 1074: 1024: 980: 973: 958: 916: 909: 876: 834: 812: 779: 772: 739: 714: 699: 657: 628: 599: 592: 516: 487: 432: 403: 381: 300: 284: 271: 261: 225: 217: 197: 192: 184: 179: 159: 143: 133: 119: 114: 106: 85: 67: 57: 49: 44: 28: 23: 9369:Reading–Basingstoke line 8547:Hurst, Geoffrey (1988). 8456:Steam Scene at Tonbridge 8342:: Patrick Stephens Ltd. 8257:, Historical background. 6909:"Railway Intelligence". 6157:"Railway Intelligence". 6089:"Railway Intelligence". 6074:"Railway Intelligence". 6059:"Railway Intelligence". 6044:"Railway Intelligence". 5658:The modern spelling of " 5641: 5564:when it collided with a 4975:took Queen Victoria and 4912:Strategic Rail Authority 4841:Two electric locomotives 4774:, Pevensey and Langney. 4654: 4634:entailed closure of the 4574:Bexhill West branch line 4564:A siding had existed at 3985:Description of the route 1915:Bexhill West branch line 9157:South Eastern Main Line 9027:Great Western Main Line 8694:; Smith, Keith (1986). 8647:Kidner, R. W. (1977) . 8427:Derry, Richard (2004). 8400:Chapman, Frank (1995). 7846:"South Eastern Railway" 7820:"South Eastern Railway" 7410:Sectional appendix 1960 6319:, p. 126 (facing). 5602:December 1958, 6L unit 5485:Accidents and incidents 5450:electric multiple units 5267:December 1958, 6L unit 4919:train operating company 4839:between 1929 and 1934. 4778:Planned electrification 4728:Light Railways Act 1896 2326:South Eastern Main Line 637:South Eastern Main Line 412:South Eastern Main Line 174:Class 377 "Electrostar" 164:Class 375 "Electrostar" 9491:Rail transport in Kent 9399:Hundred of Hoo Railway 9243:Shepperton branch line 9238:Portsmouth Direct line 9201:Eastleigh–Fareham line 9162:Redhill–Tonbridge line 8767:Moody, G. T. (1979) . 8664:Kidner, R. W. (1985). 8566:Jewell, Brian (1984). 8502:. Hersham: Ian Allan. 8402:Tales of Old Tonbridge 7376:, pp. 61, 74, 78. 7327:. GBRf. Archived from 7307:, Illustrations 69-71. 6459:. Disused-stations.org 5606:collided with 6B unit 5366: 5344: 5330: 5287:British Rail Class 207 5271:collided with 6B unit 5225:British Rail Class 201 5219:Special narrow bodied 5216: 5206: 5112:British Rail Class 201 4987:made the journey from 4964: 4799: 4787: 4663:station and the LBSCs 4623: 4396: 4329: 4042:Customs and Excise men 3994: 3940:was put in place on 19 2490:July, following which 2351:with the main town of 1501:Robertsbridge Junction 1091:Strawberry Hill Tunnel 496:Redhill–Tonbridge line 9501:Transport in Hastings 9319:Lymington branch line 9294:Eastleigh–Romsey line 9258:Tattenham Corner line 9089:Waterloo–Reading line 8878:Southern Region DEMUs 8786:Neve, Arthur (1933). 8750:Tonbridge to Hastings 8620:Judge, C. W. (1986). 8498:Glover, John (2001). 8454:Feaver, Mike (1992). 8375:The East Kent Railway 7926:"Landslip on Train". 7265:The Morning Chronicle 7253:, Passenger services. 6896:The Tenterden Terrier 6230:Campaign for Real Ale 6091:The Morning Chronicle 6076:The Morning Chronicle 6046:The Morning Chronicle 5464:Class 375 Electrostar 5350: 5336: 5324: 5299:Great Western Railway 5212: 5197: 4945: 4938:Steam era (1845–1957) 4793: 4785: 4744:Mayfield, East Sussex 4680:Rother Valley Railway 4621: 4500:Rother Valley Railway 4399:The first station at 4394: 4327: 3992: 2432:South Eastern Railway 2380:South Eastern Railway 2284:Ashford International 1441:Rother Valley Railway 645:Ashford International 221:2 (1 in some tunnels) 170:Class 171 "Turbostar" 9349:Reading–Taunton line 9339:Oxford–Bicester line 9284:Cherwell Valley line 9279:Ascot–Guildford line 9263:West of England line 9248:South West Main Line 9217:Chertsey branch line 9034:West Coast Main Line 8373:Catt, A. R. (1970). 7653:robd8 (9 May 2008). 7583:, pp. 197, 200. 7331:on 17 September 2015 6532:, pp. 229, 252. 5386:using 750 V DC 4916:South Eastern Trains 4908:Connex South Eastern 4650:Links to other lines 4421:Tunbridge Wells West 4411:The building on the 4377:Southborough station 4328:Tonbridge, July 2009 2321:London Charing Cross 721:Southborough Viaduct 420:London Charing Cross 9374:Seaford branch line 9172:Surrey/Sussex/Hants 8867:Rose, Neil (1984). 7559:, Illustration 111. 6800:, Illustration 114. 6766:, Illustration 109. 5632:Hastings and Rye MP 5574:occupation crossing 5472:Class 466 Networker 5468:Class 465 Networker 5418:at xx:15 called at 4921:. On 1 April 2006, 4591:station opened on 1 4552:station opened on 1 4367:station opened on 1 4057: 3938:Single-line working 2373:Southeastern Trains 2347:, England, linking 728:Southborough Bourne 167:Hastings area only: 151:Hastings area only: 9465:Spa Valley Railway 9394:Fawley branch line 9354:West Coastway line 9324:Marlow branch line 9309:Henley branch line 9299:East Coastway line 9227:New Guildford line 9222:Epsom Downs Branch 9191:Brighton Main Line 9137:Medway Valley line 9122:Dartford Loop Line 9041:Chiltern Main Line 8928:Sectional Appendix 8804:on 18 January 2016 8077:. 10 February 2014 7907:. Railways Archive 7851:. 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The journey via 4965: 4849:Transport Act 1947 4800: 4788: 4768:Bodle Street Green 4675:the previous day. 4624: 4622:Hastings, May 2008 4397: 4330: 4055: 4026:East Coastway line 3995: 3659:Tonbridge Junction 3414:Tunbridge Junction 3169:Tunbridge Junction 2977:Tunbridge Junction 2411:Diesel locomotives 2028:East Coastway line 1040:Wells Central Line 80:South East England 9478: 9477: 9440:East Kent Railway 9382: 9381: 9329:Marston Vale line 9117:Chatham Main Line 9049: 9048: 8918:978 0 9549866 4 3 8705:978-0-906520-32-1 8604:978-1-85260-086-0 8500:Southern Electric 8349:978-1-85260-508-7 8051:. 3 February 2014 8025:. 31 January 2014 7595:, pp. 66–69. 7475:, pp. 38–40. 7400:, pp. 92–93. 7388:, pp. 20–21. 7325:gbrailfreight.com 7200:. 17 October 2021 7146:. 8 November 2003 7094:. Michael Rodgers 6295:, Illustration 1. 6007:, Illustration 7. 5854:"Domestic News". 5626:during closures. 5570:threshing machine 5460:Redhill direction 5352:Electrostar unit 5095:Battle of Britain 5086:Battle of Britain 5058:locomotives. 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On 22 5262: 5254: 5249: 5242:April a fire at 5241: 5078: 5077: 5073: 5070: 4998: 4989:Bricklayers Arms 4970: 4888:British Railways 4884:Southern Railway 4824:Ore, East Sussex 4808:Southern Railway 4670: 4594: 4589:West St Leonards 4584:West St Leonards 4579: 4571: 4555: 4536: 4521: 4513: 4509: 4505: 4497: 4471: 4374: 4370: 4315: 4289: 4268: 4255:West St Leonards 4239: 4231: 4210: 4203:September 1985. 4202: 4177: 4169: 4157:Strawberry Hill 4152: 4127: 4104: 4096: 4058: 4054: 3979: 3975: 3963: 3959: 3955: 3951: 3943: 3909: 3873: 3864: 3829: 3824: 3764: 3763: 3745: 3744: 3718: 3717: 3710: 3709: 3702: 3701: 3693: 3692: 3674: 3673: 3652: 3651: 3625: 3624: 3618: 3617: 3591: 3590: 3579: 3578: 3533: 3532: 3526: 3525: 3507: 3506: 3480: 3479: 3472: 3471: 3464: 3463: 3457: 3456: 3448: 3447: 3429: 3428: 3407: 3406: 3380: 3379: 3373: 3372: 3346: 3345: 3334: 3333: 3288: 3287: 3281: 3280: 3262: 3261: 3235: 3234: 3227: 3226: 3219: 3218: 3212: 3211: 3203: 3202: 3184: 3183: 3162: 3161: 3135: 3134: 3123: 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8244: 8239: 8232: 8227: 8220: 8215: 8208: 8203: 8197:, p. 40. 8196: 8191: 8176: 8172: 8166: 8150: 8146: 8140: 8124: 8120: 8114: 8098: 8092: 8076: 8072: 8066: 8050: 8046: 8040: 8024: 8020: 8014: 7998: 7994: 7988: 7973:. 6 July 2012 7972: 7968: 7962: 7943: 7937: 7929: 7922: 7903: 7896: 7888: 7881: 7873: 7866: 7847: 7840: 7821: 7815: 7807: 7800: 7792: 7785: 7777: 7770: 7755: 7751: 7744: 7729: 7725: 7718: 7716: 7700: 7696: 7689: 7687: 7678: 7672: 7656: 7649: 7642: 7637: 7630: 7625: 7618: 7613: 7606: 7601: 7594: 7593:Beecroft 1986 7589: 7582: 7577: 7570: 7569:Beecroft 1986 7565: 7558: 7553: 7547:, p. 46. 7546: 7545:Beecroft 1986 7541: 7535:, p. 45. 7534: 7533:Beecroft 1986 7529: 7527: 7518: 7511: 7509: 7502:, p. 55. 7501: 7500:Beecroft 1986 7496: 7494: 7487:, p. 40. 7486: 7485:Beecroft 1986 7481: 7474: 7473:Beecroft 1986 7469: 7463:, p. 86. 7462: 7461:Beecroft 1986 7457: 7451:, p. 64. 7450: 7449:Beecroft 1986 7445: 7443: 7436:, p. 19. 7435: 7430: 7423: 7418: 7411: 7406: 7399: 7394: 7387: 7382: 7375: 7370: 7363: 7358: 7352:, p. 16. 7351: 7346: 7330: 7326: 7322: 7316: 7314: 7306: 7301: 7295:, p. 21. 7294: 7289: 7281: 7274: 7266: 7259: 7252: 7247: 7245: 7243: 7241: 7239: 7237: 7235: 7233: 7231: 7224:, p. 12. 7223: 7218: 7216: 7199: 7198: 7193: 7187: 7171: 7167: 7161: 7145: 7141: 7135: 7119: 7115: 7109: 7093: 7087: 7080: 7075: 7069:, p. 18. 7068: 7063: 7057:, p. 68. 7056: 7051: 7045:, p. 24. 7044: 7039: 7033:, p. 15. 7032: 7027: 7020: 7015: 7008: 7003: 6996: 6991: 6985:, p. 12. 6984: 6983:Beecroft 1986 6979: 6972: 6967: 6965: 6958:, p. 11. 6957: 6956:Beecroft 1986 6952: 6950: 6948: 6941:, p. 14. 6940: 6935: 6927: 6920: 6912: 6905: 6897: 6890: 6882: 6875: 6867: 6863: 6859: 6852: 6845: 6840: 6834:, p. 98. 6833: 6828: 6812: 6806: 6799: 6794: 6778: 6772: 6765: 6760: 6753: 6752:Beecroft 1986 6748: 6732: 6725: 6723: 6715: 6710: 6703: 6698: 6682: 6678: 6672: 6666:, p. 47. 6665: 6664:Beecroft 1986 6660: 6658: 6656: 6648: 6643: 6641: 6633: 6628: 6621: 6616: 6614: 6607:, p. 52. 6606: 6601: 6594: 6589: 6583:, p. 54. 6582: 6577: 6575: 6568:, p. 12. 6567: 6562: 6555: 6550: 6543: 6538: 6531: 6526: 6510: 6504: 6498:, p. 74. 6497: 6496:Beecroft 1986 6492: 6490: 6482: 6477: 6475: 6458: 6452: 6450: 6442: 6437: 6421: 6415: 6409:, p. 95. 6408: 6403: 6396: 6391: 6385:, p. 92. 6384: 6379: 6377: 6360: 6354: 6352: 6350: 6348: 6346: 6344: 6342: 6340: 6338: 6336: 6334: 6332: 6330: 6328: 6326: 6318: 6313: 6306: 6301: 6294: 6289: 6282: 6277: 6271:, p. 73. 6270: 6269:Beecroft 1986 6265: 6263: 6261: 6259: 6251: 6246: 6231: 6227: 6221: 6214: 6209: 6202: 6197: 6190: 6185: 6179:, p. 58. 6178: 6177:Beecroft 1986 6173: 6171: 6169: 6160: 6153: 6146: 6141: 6139: 6132:, p. 10. 6131: 6130:Beecroft 1986 6126: 6124: 6122: 6120: 6113:, p. 11. 6112: 6107: 6105: 6103: 6101: 6092: 6085: 6077: 6070: 6062: 6055: 6047: 6040: 6033: 6032:Beecroft 1986 6028: 6020: 6013: 6006: 6001: 5999: 5990: 5983: 5976: 5975:Beecroft 1986 5971: 5969: 5967: 5965: 5963: 5961: 5959: 5957: 5955: 5953: 5951: 5949: 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