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'''Bekesbourne railway station''' is on the [[Dover Priory railway station|Dover]] branch of the [[Chatham Main Line]] |
'''Bekesbourne railway station''' is on the [[Dover Priory railway station|Dover]] branch of the [[Chatham Main Line]]; it serves the villages of [[Bekesbourne]] and [[Patrixbourne]], in [[Kent]], England. It is sited {{convert|64|mi|58|chain|km}} down the line from {{stn|London Victoria}}, situated between {{rws|Canterbury East}} and {{rws|Adisham}}. |
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The station and all trains that serve the station are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]]. |
The station and all trains that serve the station are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]]. |
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==History== |
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| ⚫ | The station and the line it serves were built by the [[London, Chatham & Dover Railway]] and opened on 22 July 1861. The platforms are linked by a footbridge |
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[[File:Bekesbourne Station 1782491 7d4df74f.jpg|thumb|left|The station in 1963]] |
[[File:Bekesbourne Station 1782491 7d4df74f.jpg|thumb|left|The station in 1963]] |
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| ⚫ | The station and the line it serves were built by the [[London, Chatham & Dover Railway]] and opened on 22 July 1861. The platforms are linked by a footbridge and country-bound platform is accessible by public footpath. Nearby is a viaduct over the Nailbourne Stream, a tributary of the [[River Stour, Kent|River Stour]].{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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Bekesbourne station is unstaffed and facilities are limited. Tickets can be purchased from the self-service [[ticket machine]] at the station and there are passenger [[Passenger information system|help points]] located on each platforms. There is also a basic shelter located on each platform. |
Bekesbourne station is unstaffed and facilities are limited. Tickets can be purchased from the self-service [[ticket machine]] at the station and there are passenger [[Passenger information system|help points]] located on each platforms. There is also a basic shelter located on each platform.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |
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There is also a small chargeable car park located at the station |
There is also a small chargeable car park located at the station.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/station-information/car-parking |title=Car Parking |website=Southeasternrailway.co.uk |access-date=20 November 2024}}</ref> |
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Step-free access is available to both of the platforms |
Step-free access is available to both of the platforms.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/more-travel-help/station-information/stations/bekesbourne |title= Bekesbourne |website=Southeasternrailway.co.uk |access-date =1 September 2020}}</ref> |
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==Services== |
==Services== |
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All services at Bekesbourne are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]] using {{brc|375}} [[ |
All services at Bekesbourne are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]] using {{brc|375}} [[electric multiple units]].{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} |
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The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:<ref>{{ |
The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Timetables |work=Southeastern Railway |date=2 June 2024 |access-date=20 November 2024 |url= https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables}}</ref> |
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* 1 tph to {{stn|London Victoria}} via {{stnlnk|Chatham|Medway}} |
* 1 tph to {{stn|London Victoria}} via {{stnlnk|Chatham|Medway}} |
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* 1 tph to {{stnlnk|Dover Priory}} |
* 1 tph to {{stnlnk|Dover Priory}} |
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Additional services including trains to and from {{stn|London Bridge}} and [[Cannon Street station|London Cannon Street]] call at the station in the peak hours. |
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During the peak hours, the service is increased to 2 tph. |
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[[Category:City of Canterbury]] |
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[[Category:Railway stations in Kent]] |
[[Category:Railway stations in Kent]] |
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[[Category:DfT Category F2 stations]] |
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[[Category:Former London, Chatham and Dover Railway stations]] |
[[Category:Former London, Chatham and Dover Railway stations]] |
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[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1861]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:42, 21 November 2024
Bekesbourne  | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Bekesbourne, City of Canterbury England | ||||
| Grid reference | TR189560 | ||||
| Managed by | Southeastern | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Station code | BKS | ||||
| Classification | DfT category F2 | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 22 July 1861 | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
| 2019/20 |  24,474 | ||||
| 2020/21 | 11,924 | ||||
| 2021/22 |  19,584 | ||||
| 2022/23 | 22,870 | ||||
| 2023/24 | 29,130 | ||||
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Bekesbourne railway station is on the Dover branch of the Chatham Main Line; it serves the villages of Bekesbourne and Patrixbourne, in Kent, England. It is sited 64 miles 58 chains (104.2 km) down the line from London Victoria, situated between Canterbury East and Adisham.
The station and all trains that serve the station are operated by Southeastern.
History
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The station and the line it serves were built by the London, Chatham & Dover Railway and opened on 22 July 1861. The platforms are linked by a footbridge and country-bound platform is accessible by public footpath. Nearby is a viaduct over the Nailbourne Stream, a tributary of the River Stour.[citation needed]
Facilities
[edit]Bekesbourne station is unstaffed and facilities are limited. Tickets can be purchased from the self-service ticket machine at the station and there are passenger help points located on each platforms. There is also a basic shelter located on each platform.[citation needed]
There is also a small chargeable car park located at the station.[1]
Step-free access is available to both of the platforms.[2]
Services
[edit]All services at Bekesbourne are operated by Southeastern using Class 375 electric multiple units.[citation needed]
The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[3]
- 1 tph to London Victoria via Chatham
- 1 tph to Dover Priory
Additional services including trains to and from London Bridge and London Cannon Street call at the station in the peak hours.
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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References
[edit]- ^ "Car Parking". Southeasternrailway.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Bekesbourne". Southeasternrailway.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Timetables". Southeastern Railway. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bekesbourne railway station.
- Train times and station information for Bekesbourne railway station from National Rail
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