When was Winchester train station built?
4 May 1885
Winchester Cheesehill Station was part of the Didcot, Newbury, Southampton railway (DNSR). It opened on 4 May 1885, and was originally named Winchester Cheesehill.
How many platforms does Winchester Station have?
two platforms
There are two platforms at Winchester station. You can get into the station from either the west side via Station Road (direct access to platform 2 for trains travelling south) or the east side via Stockbridge Road (direct access to platform 1 for trains to London and the North).
What train line is Winchester on?
South West Main Line
Winchester railway station is a railway station in Winchester in the county of Hampshire, England. It is on the South West Main Line and was known as Winchester City from 1949–67 to distinguish it from Winchester (Chesil) station. It is 66 miles 39 chains (107.0 km) down the line from London Waterloo.
How far is Winchester Cathedral from train station?
Train stations near Winchester Cathedral in Winchester
| Station Name | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 15 min walk | VIEW |
When was Romsey South Western Railway Station built?
Romsey station was built by the London and South Western Railway on its line from Eastleigh to Salisbury and opened on 1 March 1847.
Where is Romsey in the south of England?
The town is situated 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Southampton, 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Winchester and 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Salisbury. It sits on the outskirts of the New Forest, just over 3 miles (5 km) northeast of its eastern edge.
When did the Eastleigh and Romsey line close?
The Romsey Signal Box has been preserved and can be visited. The Andover line fell victim to the Beeching Axe in September 1964, whilst the Eastleigh route closed to passengers in May 1969 – however it remained open for freight traffic and as a useful diversionary route; it eventually regained a regular passenger service in May 2003.
Where is the River Test in Romsey Hampshire?
Romsey is one of the principal towns in the Test Valley Borough and lies on the River Test, which is known for fly fishing, predominantly trout. Romsey Abbey, the largest parish church in Hampshire, dominates the centre of the town.