When was Tonbridge station built?
1962
Built in 1962, it is still in limited operational use. Adjacent to the main London line there are two short electrified sidings (Tonbridge Down Main sidings).
When did Tunbridge Wells West station close?
1985
It is one of two railway stations in Tunbridge Wells constructed by rival companies. The other, Tunbridge Wells Central was opened in 1845 by the South Eastern Railway (SER). Tunbridge Wells West was closed to mainline passenger services in 1985, but part of it still remains as a heritage railway line.
What zone is Tonbridge?
Tonbridge to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Tonbridge |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
Are there barriers at Tunbridge Wells station?
Platform one has good disabled access, there is a ticket office and staff on hand to help if people have questions. When through the barriers there is a ramp to the left and stairs to the right for access on to the platform. Trains to London tend to go from this platform. Trains on this platform tend to go to Hastings.
How long is Spa Valley Railway?
5.5 mi
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| Spa Valley Railway | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) |
| Preserved gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Commercial history | |
| Closed | 1985 |
Is Tonbridge a nice place to live?
Tonbridge and Malling has been ranked as the 16th best place to live in the UK according to its quality of life. That is according to the Halifax Quality of Life Survey, which annually looks at factors such as residents’ health and life expectancy, wellbeing, earnings, employment, crime rates and weather.
Where are the lifts at Tonbridge railway station?
Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells.
When did the South Eastern Railway reach Tonbridge?
Tonbridge forms a junction between the South Eastern Main Line, the Hastings Line and the Redhill–Tonbridge line. There are four platforms. Platform 4 is a terminating platform. The South Eastern Railway (SER) first reached Tonbridge (then known as Tunbridge) in May 1842.
Who are the train companies that run to Tonbridge?
Services at Tonbridge are operated by Southeastern and Southern. As of December 2019, the off-peak service at the station in trains per hour is: There are extensive yards and storage sidings (tracks) on both the east and west sides of the station.
When was Tonbridge station on the Kent coast electrified?
By May 1958, the brick station building fronting the main road had been rebuilt with a tiled facade. The Sevenoaks to Dover line via Tonbridge was electrified in 1961 when the Southern Region improved train frequencies and faster journey times were introduced under British Railways as part of the Kent Coast Electrification.