Where is St Leonards West Marina railway station?
St Leonards West Marina is a disused railway station in the West St Leonards area of the borough of Hastings, East Sussex.
Is there a train from Hastings to West St Leonards?
One of four stations serving Hastings in East Sussex, West St Leonards Railway Station lies on the London – Tunbridge Wells – Hastings Line and is served by regular Southeastern trains services.
Is there a ticket office at West St Leonards?
West St Leonards Station has a paid car park provided for customer use and a ticket office staffed until early afternoon throughout the week. For ticket purchase and collection outside of these times, passengers should use the self-service ticketing machines available at the station.
When did Hastings and St Leonards change their name?
A few years later the tunnels were blasted through to Hastings and the station’s name was shortened to St Leonards and changed again to West Marina in 1870. Over time a coal yard with sidings, freight sheds, engine sheds and a turntable where incorporated and West St Leonards had a busy, thriving station.
Where is West Marina station in East Sussex?
Site of West Marina Station in the distance. The right hand track curves around the remains of the down platform. St Leonards West Marina is a disused railway station in the West St Leonards area of the borough of Hastings, East Sussex.
When did St Leonards West Marina get a wheel drop?
Following the demolition of the ex-SER shed at Hastings, West Marina shed grew in importance as it took over the former shed’s entire allocation in 1929. A new wheel drop facility was fitted in the same year to assist with the increased workload, as were additional carriage sidings.
When is the busiest time at St Leonards?
On weekdays, the busiest times at this station are generally between 06:00 and 09:00 and 17:30 and 19:00. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only – please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via booking hall only.
When did Hastings and St Leonards station open?
The line along the coast from Brighton opened on 27th June 1846. The first station at the time was called Hastings and St Leonards. A few years later the tunnels were blasted through to Hastings and the station’s name was shortened to St Leonards and changed again to West Marina in 1870.