Trivia: Declining passenger numbers
On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 20:43:36 +0000, Peter Masson wrote:
"Chris Read" wrote in message
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"Troy Steadman" wrote in message
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Few lines can survive dramatic declines in passenger numbers.
Which station in the KT postal area (SW of London) was built with more
than 6 platforms but now operates with fewer than 3 platforms?
Tattenham Corner?
Epsom Downs originally had 8 platforms. AIUI the branch is now worked as a
siding, with a single platform at the terminus.
IIRC it was down to 2 (or was it 4) in the 70's. Wasn't it a fire at the
local signal box which reduced it to single line working?
Later, the line was shortened back and the original land sold to build a
small housing estate on. This I have seen recently.
Timbo
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