How many platforms does Gravesend station have?
three platforms
Services terminating at Gravesend from London Charing Cross or London Cannon Street stations terminate on Platform 0. The previous historic but narrow central footbridge, has been replaced with a large sheltered bridge with lifts, at the London end of the station and serving all three platforms.
Which zone is Gravesend station?
Gravesend to London Underground Zone 1-5 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Gravesend |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-5 |
Can I use contactless on Southeastern?
With contactless, you will pay the same fare as Oyster. Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, same as you would with your Oyster card. Always remember to touch in and out.
Can I use my Oyster card at Dartford station?
Oyster at Dartford and Swanley Dartford and Swanley fall within the London Fares Zones 1-9 so you can use Oyster PAYG and Travelcards at these stations.
When was Gravesend founded?
1268
Its earliest charter dates from 1268, with town status being granted to the two parishes of Gravesend and Milton by King Henry III in its Charter of Incorporation of that year. The first Mayor of Gravesend was elected in 1268 but the first town hall was not built until 1573.
When did the Gravesend West Line get built?
Authorisation to construct the Gravesend West Line was obtained by the Gravesend Railway Company in the shape of the Gravesend Railway Act 1881 (c.cxliv) which received royal assent on 18 July 1881.
When did the trains stop at Gravesend station?
The Gravesend Railway Company was taken over by the London Chatham and Dover on June 29th 1883. Passenger trains were withdrawn on 3rd August 1953 and the line singled in 1959. The freight service was withdrawn from 24th March 1968 but coal trains for the APCM (Blue Circle) cement works at Northfleet continued until 1976.
Is there a platform 2 at Gravesend station?
This station has step free access to all platforms – Direct step free access to Platform 0 for services towards London via the main entrance on Rathmore Road. Direct step free access to Platform 2 for services away from London via the side entrance on Clive Road.
Where is the turntable at Gravesend West Street?
A turntable was sited on the down side of the line to the west of the station opposite a signalbox on the up side. The station was opened as Gravesend, later renamed Gravesend West Street and renamed for a third time on 26th September 1949 when it became Gravesend West. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GRAVESEND WEST STREET BRANCH