Pluckley railway station
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| Pluckley | |||
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| Location | |||
| Place | Pluckley | ||
| Local authority | Ashford | ||
| Operations | |||
| Station code | PLC | ||
| Managed by | Southeastern | ||
| Platforms in use | 2 | ||
| Live departures and station information from National Rail | |||
| Annual Rail Passenger Usage | |||
| 2004/05 * | 87,878 | ||
| 2005/06 * | 81,703 | ||
| History | |||
| Key dates | Opened 1 December 1842 | ||
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |||
| * Annual passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Pluckley from Office of Rail Regulation statistics. | |||
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Pluckley railway station serves Pluckley in Kent, and is located approximately 2 km south of the village. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Southeastern.
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[edit] History
The station opened with this section South Eastern Main Line on 1st December 1842. Despite platform lengthening, the addition of a footbridge and the closure of the goods yard, it remains little changed and is the only survivor from the original SER stations.
[edit] Services
The typical off-peak service from the station comprises one train per hour to London Charing Cross and one train per hour to Ashford International.
[edit] Gallery
 The up side shelter at Pluckley railway station. |
 Panel outlining the history of Pluckley railway station, including a photograph of the main building in 1874. |
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
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| Headcorn | Southeastern South Eastern Main Line |
Ashford International | ||
[edit] External links
- Train times and station information for Pluckley railway station from National Rail
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