When was Paddock Wood station built?
31 August 1842
Paddock Wood railway station
| Paddock Wood | |
|---|---|
| Station code | PDW |
| Classification | DfT category C2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 31 August 1842 |
How did Paddock Wood get its name?
The village of Paddock Wood developed quickly around the station, which took the name Paddock Wood in 1844 when the branch line to Maidstone West was opened. The station is situated in the town centre. The area has a long history in the hop and fruit growing industries.
Where is Paddock Wood grown?
Kent
Paddock Wood is the centre for hop growing in Kent….
| Paddock Wood | |
|---|---|
| Paddock Wood Location within Kent | |
| Population | 8,263 (2001) 8,253 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TQ675445 |
| Civil parish | Paddock Wood |
Is Paddock Wood a nice place to live?
What do you like about Paddock Wood? It’s a very friendly and desirable place to live and work and has an excellent community spirit. Ages and social classes are well balanced and so many people have a caring and precious attitude towards what goes on.
What zone is Paddock Wood?
Paddock Wood to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Paddock Wood |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
Does Paddock Wood flood?
Paddock Wood has experienced significant river flooding events, notably in 1960, 1968 and 2000. In more recent years a number of incidents of surface water flooding associated with the small watercourses, sewerage and private drainage systems have been reported.
What is Paddock Wood like to live in?
Should I move to Paddock Wood?
What zone is Marden?
Trains from Marden (Kent) to London Underground Zone 1-4.
Where is Paddock Wood railway station in Kent?
Paddock Wood railway station is on the South Eastern Main Line and Medway Valley Line in south-east England, serving the town of Paddock Wood, Kent. The station also serves the villages of Matfield, Brenchley and Horsmonden, which have do not have stations of their own. It is 34 miles 67 chains (56.1 km) down the line from London Charing Cross.
When did the Paddock Wood freight depot open?
The renaissance of Paddock Wood freight began in 1973, with the opening of a ‘’Transfesa Continental Freight Depot’’ alongside the northern perimeter of the station. At the time, ‘’Transfesa’’ was a Spanish-owned international rail transport company which handled imported foodstuffs from Southern Europe.
When was the Cranbrook and Paddock Wood Railway built?
Although this railway failed to materialise the Cranbrook & Paddock Wood Railway was incorporated in 1877 to build the northern section of the Weald of Kent line between Paddock Wood and Cranbrook.
What was the name of the train that ran into Paddock Wood?
At 03:40 hrs on 5 May 1919, a goods train from Bricklayers Arms to Margate overran signals and ran into the back of another goods train just to the west of Paddock Wood station. The Margate train was hauled by C class No. 721. It had 50 goods vehicles including three brake vans. The other train was hauled by C class No. 61.