David Cantrell wrote:
And in the area just outside London that is still covered by TfL
(like Amersham is), Epsom Downs has only one train an hour. Now
*that's* poor service.

"Tim Roll-Pickering" wrote:
What is there around Epsom Downs that's covered by TfL?

John B wrote
Buses, IIRC.

Not many of those. However, though outside Gtr London, the station is in
the TfL-defined zone 6, as is the nearby(ish) Tattenham Corner. Belmont
station is on the Epsom Downs line and is in TfL territory.

Despite covering prime commuter territory, the Epsom Downs line is not
popular, perhaps because its trains take the long route via West Croydon.
The line was singled in the 80s when its signal box burned down, limiting
the capacity (though it could manage a half-hourly service if it tried).

In its heyday it had a dozen or so platforms - mainly used only on race
days.

Peter

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