Here is a picture and some information about Smeeth Railway Station, near Ashford, c1910.
Smeeth Railway Station
Smeeth Railway Station was a railway station located on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway's (SECR) Ashford to Canterbury West Line in Smeeth, Kent, England. The station opened on 1 January 1882 and closed on 7 February 1954.
History
Smeeth Railway Station was built to serve the village of Smeeth, which had a population of around 500 people in the early 20th century. The station was a single-story wooden building with a platform on each side of the single-track line. The station had a booking office, a waiting room, and a goods yard.
The station was served by passenger trains between Ashford and Canterbury West. There were typically two trains per hour in each direction. The station also handled goods traffic, including agricultural produce and coal.
Decline and Closure
The decline of Smeeth Railway Station began in the 1920s, as more people began to use buses and cars to travel. Passenger traffic at the station continued to decline in the 1930s and 1940s, and the station was finally closed in 1954.
Today
The site of Smeeth Railway Station is now a private residence. The station building was demolished in the 1960s, but the platform can still be seen. The railway line is still in use, and it is served by passenger trains between Ashford and Canterbury West.
Heritage
Smeeth Railway Station was a part of the important railway network that served Kent for over a century. The station played a vital role in the lives of the people of Smeeth, and it is a reminder of a bygone era.
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