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Tunbridge Wells West Station
Tunbridge Wells West is a station located in Royal Tunbridge Wells. It is one of two railway stations in Tunbridge Wells constructed by rival companies, the station opened in 1866. 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. Opened in 1996, it stands next to the original engine shed (still in use). The line is called the Spa Valley Railway.
The station building is now used as a bar (Smith & Western).
Grade II listed. Link
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The station building is now used as a bar (Smith & Western).
Grade II listed. Link
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by N Chadwick
Created: Wed, 6 Jul 2016, Updated: Tue, 29 Sep 2020
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