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'''East Grinstead High Level''' was a railway station on the single track line between [[Three Bridges railway station|Three Bridges]] and [[Groombridge railway station|Groombridge]]. The station was re-sited in 1883 with the opening of the low level station. The original station was demolished in 1912. The line was closed in 1967 and the station was demolished 1969/70. |
'''East Grinstead High Level''' was a railway station on the single track line between [[Three Bridges railway station|Three Bridges]] and [[Groombridge railway station|Groombridge]]. The station was re-sited in 1883 with the opening of the low level station. The original station was demolished in 1912. The line was closed in 1967 and the station was demolished 1969/70. |
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There have been many rumours circulating that the Spa Valley may intend re-opening the line from Eridge (at the north of the Cuckoo line) towards East Grinsted; as part tourist attraction and part local transport - in a similar vane of the Swanage Railway. There is immense local support, particularly as it will ease congestion on the overloaded main A26 in to Tunbridge Wells. |
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Other options may include extending services from Eridge south along the former Cuckoo line. There is immense local support for such a project, particularly if the company were to operate the line as part of the local transport infrastructure. Sadly, all of the stations are now in private hands, but there are various means to overcome these obstacles. As most of the track bed remains in tact, one can only hope that this once important line will once again take its rightful place as an integral part of the local transport system. |
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Revision as of 17:29, 22 October 2007
East Grinstead railway station serves East Grinstead in West Sussex, in England. There were two stations at the same location, East Grinstead High Level on the Three Bridges to Tunbridge Wells Central Line and East Grinstead Low Level on the Oxted Line (East Grinstead branch) / Bluebell Line. Only the latter is still open.
Low Level
East Grinstead Low Level | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Mid Sussex, West Sussex |
| Managed by | Southern |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | EGR |
| Key dates | |
| 15 October 1883 [1] | Opened |
East Grinstead railway station serves East Grinstead in West Sussex, in England. Train services from the station are provided by Southern, and the station is the terminal station on the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line. This station was formally called East Grinstead Low Level when the East Grinstead High Level station was still open [1].
Services
The typical off-peak service is two trains per hour to London Victoria.
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormans | Southern Oxted Line East Grinstead branch |
Terminus | ||
| Disused railways | ||||
| Dormans | British Rail Southern Region Oxted via East Grinstead Low Level to Lewes line (The Bluebell Line) |
Kingscote | ||
Bluebell Railway
The heritage Bluebell Railway is presently (2007) extending its line to link up with the National Rail network at East Grinstead.
High Level
East Grinstead High Level | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Mid Sussex, West Sussex |
| Owned by | Southern Railway Southern Region of British Railways |
| Managed by | London, Brighton and South Coast Railway |
| Platforms | 4 [1] |
| Key dates | |
| 9 July 1855 [1] | Station opened |
| 15 October 1883 [1] | Station moved |
| 2 January 1967 [1] | Station closed |
East Grinstead High Level was a railway station on the single track line between Three Bridges and Groombridge. The station was re-sited in 1883 with the opening of the low level station. The original station was demolished in 1912. The line was closed in 1967 and the station was demolished 1969/70.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Road | British Rail Southern Region Three Bridges to Tunbridge Wells Central Line |
Forest Row |
References
External links
- Train times and station information for East Grinstead railway station from National Rail