Edenbridge
25th February 2009
A decidedly modern and clinical appearance: Edenbridge station in 2009, a far cry from the typical rural affair established by the SER. This is a view showing the rear of the "down" platform accommodation. © David Glasspool
25th February 2009
The station has for long existed in the shadow of the ex-LB&SCR's grand "Edenbridge Town", the latter of which retains its vintage buildings. A Tonbridge-bound view presents a depressing image of the ex-SER's Edenbridge, which became a victim of British Rail "modernisation" in 1971. The station retains the staggered platform arrangement of the SER, but the track foot crossing was abolished in 1990 in favour of a footbridge, as part of the electrification of the route over the 1990/1991 period. The "up" side waiting shelter on the right dates from 2008. © David Glasspool
25th February 2009
A Tonbridge-bound view includes the 1972-completed waiting shelter on the left. This has since been completely bricked-up and replaced by a bus shelter, the latter having been installed in 2008. At least a section of wall, built by the SE&CR, still exists, and this can be seen beyond the shelter, running along the rear of the platform. © David Glasspool
25th February 2009
Edenbridge's disused Ground Frame "B" still remains in existence beyond the eastern end of the "up" platform, even though the siding it once controlled has now been removed. Ground Frames "A" and "B" were abolished in 2006 and 2007 respectively. © David Glasspool
25th February 2009
A crossover remains at the western end of the station, permitting train reversal and avoiding the need for extensive "wrong line" working. © David Glasspool
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