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Disused railway station in Kent, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tovil station is a closed railway station on the Medway Valley Line. The station opened in 1884 and closed in 1943.
Tovil | |
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General information | |
Location | Tovil, Maidstone, Kent England |
Grid reference | TQ751549 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Pre-grouping | South Eastern Railway |
Post-grouping | Southern Railway |
Key dates | |
1 June 1884[1] | Station opened |
1943 | Station closed |
The Medway Valley Line opened from Paddock Wood to Maidstone on 25 September 1844.[2] In the 1900s, a branch line was constructed to serve Tovil Goods station, the only part of the Headcorn and Maidstone Junction Light Railway ever constructed. Tovil station was located just south of the junction of the branch from Tovil Goods, which faced towards Maidstone West. Tovil signal box closed in 1929.[3] The station closed in 1943[4] and was demolished soon afterwards. The short branch line to Tovil Goods closed in 1977.
In 2008, it was suggested that the station should be re-opened.[4]
Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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Maidstone West | British Rail Southern Region Medway Valley Line |
East Farleigh |
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