Eastbourne railway station
[3] There was a rarely used triangular junction between Polegate and the now-closed Stone Cross which allowed trains to bypass the Branch; the track for this has now been lifted.In 1872, due to the increase in services serving Eastbourne, which had become a popular resort, the station was relocated a little to the east under the supervision of LB&SCR Chief Engineer Frederick Banister.The current signal box was constructed in 1882 and had an impressive 108 lever frame that controlled the station, goods yard, and carriage sidings.[9] On 25 August 1958, a Glasgow to Eastbourne sleeper train collided with an Ore to London Bridge service killing 5, leaving 22 with serious injuries and 18 with minor.[10] Until 14 June 1965, a local service from Eastbourne ran via the Cuckoo Line to Tunbridge Wells West and later to Tonbridge.This would allow trains on the East Coastway line to bypass Eastbourne, saving time on journeys to Hastings and Ashford International.However, these plans look to have been revived and Eastbourne council leader David Tutt said, “One issue that I am pressing for as part of this work is the inclusion of a new station at Stone Cross.”[12]
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