Eastbourne railway station
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Eastbourne railway station serves Eastbourne
in East Sussex
, England
. It is on the East Coastway Line
, and train services are provided by Southern
. It is one of two railway stations in the town, the other being Hampden Park Station
. There are also two other stations in the Eastbourne area, one being Pevensey & Westham, in nearby Westham (near Pevensey
), the other being Polegate
.
on the Brighton to Hastings line was opened by the London Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) on 14 May 1849. As the town became an ever more popular seaside resort
two further stations followed: the first in 1866 and the present station, designed by F.D. Brick, in 1886. There was a rarely-used triangular junction between Polegate
and the now-closed Stone Cross which allowed trains to bypass the Branch; the track for this has now been lifted.
Most passenger services along the coast served the station, as they do today. Trains reverse at the station to continue their journey along the East Coastway by using a junction north of Hampden Park railway station
; services run either east (to Bexhill
, Hastings
and Ashford International
) or west via Lewes
(to Brighton
or London Victoria
) from the station.
In addition there are three morning peak services to London Bridge.
in 1876, but this was demolished in 1912. A larger seven-road (seven track) shed was opened in 1911, but this was badly damaged by bombing in the Second World War and was never repaired. It closed in 1952, but the site continued to be used as a store for locomotives awaiting scrapping.
to Eastbourne sleeper train collided with a Ore to London Bridge service killing 5, leaving 22 with serious injuries and 18 with minor.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings. The town is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head...
in East Sussex
East Sussex
East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the south by the English Channel.-History:...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is on the East Coastway Line
East Coastway Line
East Coastway is the name used by the train operating company, Southern , for the routes it operates along the south coast of Sussex and Kent to the east of Brighton, England. Those to the West of Brighton are named the West Coastway Line...
, and train services are provided by Southern
Southern (train operating company)
Southern is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. Officially named Southern Railway Ltd., it is a subsidiary of Govia, a joint venture between transport groups Go-Ahead Group and Keolis, and has operated the South Central rail franchise since October 2000 and the Gatwick Express service...
. It is one of two railway stations in the town, the other being Hampden Park Station
Hampden Park railway station
Hampden Park railway station serves Hampden Park in East Sussex. It is on the East Coastway Line, and train services are provided by Southern. It was originally called "Willingdon Halt". It is one of two stations serving Eastbourne, the other being Eastbourne railway stationThe station is located...
. There are also two other stations in the Eastbourne area, one being Pevensey & Westham, in nearby Westham (near Pevensey
Pevensey
Pevensey is a village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The main village is located 5 miles north-east of Eastbourne, one mile inland from Pevensey Bay. The settlement of Pevensey Bay forms part of the parish.-Geography:The village of Pevensey is located on...
), the other being Polegate
Polegate railway station
Polegate railway station serves Polegate in East Sussex, England. It is on the East Coastway Line, and train services are provided by Southern.-First Station:...
.
History
The single track branch line to Eastbourne from PolegatePolegate
Polegate is a town and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. It is located five miles north of the seaside resort of Eastbourne, and is part of the greater area of that town. Although once a railway settlement, its importance as such has now waned with...
on the Brighton to Hastings line was opened by the London Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) on 14 May 1849. As the town became an ever more popular seaside resort
Seaside resort
A seaside resort is a resort, or resort town, located on the coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort.- Overview :...
two further stations followed: the first in 1866 and the present station, designed by F.D. Brick, in 1886. There was a rarely-used triangular junction between Polegate
Polegate railway station
Polegate railway station serves Polegate in East Sussex, England. It is on the East Coastway Line, and train services are provided by Southern.-First Station:...
and the now-closed Stone Cross which allowed trains to bypass the Branch; the track for this has now been lifted.
Most passenger services along the coast served the station, as they do today. Trains reverse at the station to continue their journey along the East Coastway by using a junction north of Hampden Park railway station
Hampden Park railway station
Hampden Park railway station serves Hampden Park in East Sussex. It is on the East Coastway Line, and train services are provided by Southern. It was originally called "Willingdon Halt". It is one of two stations serving Eastbourne, the other being Eastbourne railway stationThe station is located...
; services run either east (to Bexhill
Bexhill railway station
Bexhill railway station serves Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex. It is on the East Coastway Line, and train services are provided by Southern....
, Hastings
Hastings railway station
Hastings railway station is in Hastings in East Sussex, England. It is situated on the Hastings Line to Tunbridge Wells, the East Coastway Line to Brighton and the Marshlink Line to Ashford International....
and Ashford International
Ashford International railway station
Ashford International railway station serves Ashford in Kent, England. Services are provided by Southeastern, Southern and Eurostar.International services use platforms 3 & 4, whilst domestic trains use the original platforms 1 & 2, and a new island built when the Channel Tunnel opened...
) or west via Lewes
Lewes railway station
Lewes railway station serves the town of Lewes in East Sussex, England. It has five platforms and is on the East Coastway Line. Train services are provided by Southern.The station has a café and a newsagent, and there is a taxi office on the main forecourt...
(to Brighton
Brighton railway station
Brighton railway station is the principal railway station in the city of Brighton and Hove, on the south coast of England. The station master is Mark Epsom...
or London Victoria
Victoria station (London)
Victoria station, also known as London Victoria, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex. It is named after nearby Victoria Street and not Queen Victoria. It is the second busiest railway terminus in London after Waterloo, and includes an air terminal for passengers...
) from the station.
Facilities
- Ticket office/Concorse
- Automatic Ticket barriers
- Car Park (100+ spaces)
- Pick up & drop off zone
- Toilets
- Telephones
- Shops & cafes, including: SubwaySubway (restaurant)Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
, WHSmith and a Barbers, amongst others. - Health Centre
- Taxi rank
- Bus stop (Eastbourne's main Bus terminus is just a 2 minute walk from the station)
- Sheltered seating around the whole station
- Southern Staff Depot
Services
The typical off-peak service consists of the following:- xx:03 Stopping Service to BrightonBrighton railway stationBrighton railway station is the principal railway station in the city of Brighton and Hove, on the south coast of England. The station master is Mark Epsom...
from OreOre railway stationOre railway station serves Ore Valley in East Sussex, England. It is on the Marshlink Line, and train services are provided by Southern, with a few peak services operated by Southeastern.Third rail 750V DC electrification from Hastings ends here.... - xx:08 Fast service to HastingsHastings railway stationHastings railway station is in Hastings in East Sussex, England. It is situated on the Hastings Line to Tunbridge Wells, the East Coastway Line to Brighton and the Marshlink Line to Ashford International....
and Ashford InternationalAshford International railway stationAshford International railway station serves Ashford in Kent, England. Services are provided by Southeastern, Southern and Eurostar.International services use platforms 3 & 4, whilst domestic trains use the original platforms 1 & 2, and a new island built when the Channel Tunnel opened... - xx:19 Semi-Stopping Service to Ore from London Victoria
- xx:31 Fast Service to London Victoria from Ore
- xx:40 Stopping Service to Ore from Brighton
- xx:45 Fast Service to Brighton from Ashford International and Hastings
- xx:58 Semi-Fast Service to London Victoria
In addition there are three morning peak services to London Bridge.
Motive Power Depot
The LB&SCR opened a small engine shed in 1849 which was demolished in 1876. It was replaced by a semi-roundhouseRoundhouse
A roundhouse is a building used by railroads for servicing locomotives. Roundhouses are large, circular or semicircular structures that were traditionally located surrounding or adjacent to turntables...
in 1876, but this was demolished in 1912. A larger seven-road (seven track) shed was opened in 1911, but this was badly damaged by bombing in the Second World War and was never repaired. It closed in 1952, but the site continued to be used as a store for locomotives awaiting scrapping.
Accidents
There has been only one railway accident in Eastbourne. On 25 August 1958, a GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
to Eastbourne sleeper train collided with a Ore to London Bridge service killing 5, leaving 22 with serious injuries and 18 with minor.