Uckfield Line - Edenbridge Town Station
1st January 1998 to 31st December 2008

Railways came to this area relatively late, and it was not until 10 March 1884 that the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Company opened the adjacent line that ran from Oxted to East Grinstead. Subsequently a junction was created south of Hurst Green (then a simple railway halt taking a maximum of two carriages).

A line was then constructed from the Hurst Green junction south through Edenbridge (called Edenbridge Town from 1 May 1896), Hever, Cowden and Ashurst to join with the existing line from East Grinstead through Withyham to Tunbridge Wells. This line opened to passengers on 1 October 1888.

However in those days all services were directed towards Tunbridge Wells and it was not until 7 June 1914 that direct services travelled south from Ashurst towards Uckfield.

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There are two stations serving Edenbridge. The Uckfield line uses Edenbridge Town, which is nearer to the shopping centre. A clear shot of the station forecourt is limited by local obstructions. 18.09.2003
There are two stations serving Edenbridge. The Uckfield line uses Edenbridge Town, which is nearer to the shopping centre. A clear shot of the station forecourt is limited by local obstructions. 18.09.2003
 The main railway bridge north of Edenbridge Town was renewed in 2007, this shot with a long lens from the station showing the works. 02.04.2007
The main railway bridge north of Edenbridge Town was renewed in 2007, this shot with a long lens from the station showing the works. 02.04.2007
 Looking north from Edenbridge Town station. The bridge is on the curve in the distance. 02.04.2007
Looking north from Edenbridge Town station. The bridge is on the curve in the distance. 02.04.2007
 Looking south from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town in 1998. The base of the Cab Secure Radio mast is on the right. A subway links the platforms. 10.10.1998
Looking south from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town in 1998. The base of the Cab Secure Radio mast is on the right. A subway links the platforms. 10.10.1998
More or less the same view as the previous picture, but five years later. Electronic signs at the far end of the platforms now give details of departures. 18.09.2003
More or less the same view as the previous picture, but five years later. Electronic signs at the far end of the platforms now give details of departures. 18.09.2003
 A third view looking south in 2007. A tactile strip has been fitted along the resurfaced platforms and Southern colours are in evidence, but the canopy clearly did not benefit from repainting. 02.04.2007
A third view looking south in 2007. A tactile strip has been fitted along the resurfaced platforms and Southern colours are in evidence, but the canopy clearly did not benefit from repainting. 02.04.2007
 Looking north from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town as Thumper 205025 discharges passengers. This is one of the busier stations on the line, being actually located within a centre of population. 18.09.2003
Looking north from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town as Thumper 205025 discharges passengers. This is one of the busier stations on the line, being actually located within a centre of population. 18.09.2003
 An earlier view taken in 1998 also looking north from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town. Note the old digital clocks. 10.10.1998
An earlier view taken in 1998 also looking north from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town. Note the old digital clocks. 10.10.1998
A later view looking north from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town in 2003 shows the new electronic departure boards. The area behind the fence on the left was originally a cattle dock, approached from the south. 18.09.2003
A later view looking north from the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town in 2003 shows the new electronic departure boards. The area behind the fence on the left was originally a cattle dock, approached from the south. 18.09.2003
 The same view as the previous picture taken in 2007 and showing a refurbished platform with tactile strip. 02.04.2007
The same view as the previous picture taken in 2007 and showing a refurbished platform with tactile strip. 02.04.2007
 There is a rather smaller building on the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town, but unlike other stations the passengers do at least benefit from a canopy, which originally extended to the end of the brick building. This view looks north from the northbound platform. 18.09.2003
There is a rather smaller building on the southbound platform at Edenbridge Town, but unlike other stations the passengers do at least benefit from a canopy, which originally extended to the end of the brick building. This view looks north from the northbound platform. 18.09.2003
 Looking south towards Hever from Edenbridge Town as, in the distance, Thumper 205025 departs bound for Uckfield. A signal box used to stand on the left at the end of the platform. 18.09.2003
Looking south towards Hever from Edenbridge Town as, in the distance, Thumper 205025 departs bound for Uckfield. A signal box used to stand on the left at the end of the platform. 18.09.2003

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