Edenbridge Town Station
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 from Edenbridge Town as Thumper 205025 passes under the first overbridge south of the station. On the right the trees and bushes conceal the site of the old goods yard. 18.09.2003
Looking south from Edenbridge Town towards Hever. The line is completely straight between the two stations, and composed of double track. 10.10.1998
The goods yard at Edenbridge Town extended beyond the bridge, and passed through the span to the right of the existing double track. 10.10.1998
Although slightly hidden by bushes and a fence, the former goods shed at Edenbridge Town can be seen on the right. Tracks entered the shed from the southern end. 10.10.1998
A closer view of the distant bridge taken with a longer lens. The former arch for the goods yard lines is on the right, almost hidden behind the bushes. 02.04.2007
Looking back north towards Edenbridge Town from the southern bridge. The whole of the builders yard on the left was formerly the goods yard. Railway cottages stand on the right, but are unfortunately concealed by the trees. 14.08.2005
A closer view of Edenbridge Town and the goods shed taken looking north with a longer lens. 14.08.2005
Looking south towards Hever from the same bridge. In the very far distance the footbridge at Hever station can just be seen. 14.08.2005