Rother Valley Railway (RVR) says it is delighted that its application for restoration of the Northbridge Street to Junction Road section of the Robertsbridge to Bodiam Reconnection Project has been approved by Rother District Council (RDC). The remaining passenger traffic continued to drop and, most importantly, the profitable general merchandise traffic followed. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! He said: "Although we have managed to satisfy many of the statutory consultees with regards any concerns they may have had about our proposals, Highways England and the Office of Rail and Road have requested additional studies be carried out. The line was authorised to be built with 56 pounds per yard (27.8kg/m) rails but was actually built with 60 pounds per yard (29.8kg/m) rails. In 1935, the K&ESR purchased a 2-ton Bedford LQ lorry, and another was purchased in 1936. Purchased secondhand in 1901. Their extension by West_Stanley Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:20 am They're extending to their original terminus at Robertsbridge, about 4 miles away from their current one at Bodium. Originally numbered. The passenger railway finally came to an end on Saturday 2nd January 1954. Formerly a model of its kind the K&ESR was now perceived as a run-down decrepit railway of the greatest charm. Supporters include Network Rail and the National Trust, which will gain a rail link to the 14th century moated Bodiam Castle. Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DG telephone: 01580 881833 RVR e-mail: . [2], The Ashford - Hastings line had originally been promoted to run via Headcorn and Tenterden, but the government preferred the more southerly route. (Pic: Colin Tyson) Designed to serve rural villages, the railway opened in 1900 and originally ran between Robertsbridge and Tenterden. A familiar and friendly face on our platforms, volunteer Geoff has reached the finals of this prestigious Visit England award but only your votes can help him win. kent and east sussex railway extension to robertsbridge. For some, there is no finer sight than a locomotive in full steam chugging majestically through the glorious English countryside. A proposed roadside tramway from Headcorn to Tenterden suffered the same fate in 1882. With the help of a grant from the Railway Heritage Trust RVR acquired and removed the railway turntable from Hither Green depot in 2020, and following refurbishment this has recently been installed at Robertsbridge. That was not accompanied by an increase in passengers, and regular passenger services ceased. Purchased secondhand in 1932. Attention then focussed on extending from Robertsbridge to Northbridge Street, and this was followed by work to recast the Robertsbridge section in readiness for the planned eventual join-up with K&ESR's track, once the necessary permissions have been obtained and construction completed. A gala weekend in 2013 saw a steam passenger train operating at Robertsbridge for the first time since the early 1960s, running up to Northbridge Street.