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Spa Valley Railway - Latest News

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by matt41312, Jan 15, 2014.

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  1. jnc

    jnc Well-Known Member

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    Thanks to everyone who is helping to put that out - it's very interesting. And thanks for pointing it out!

    Noel
     
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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    https://www.facebook.com/share/19YxXfynFH/

    Broom Lane Bridge News!

    The new bridge is in and has been handed over to us to put the track back next week. Trains this weekend are only operating between Tunbridge Wells West and the bridge calling st High Rocks.

    We plan to reopen to Groombridge and Eridge on Saturday, 18th April!

    We’re going to need your support as we continue to pay for this essential piece of infrastructure over the next two years. If we hadn’t replaced the bridge when we did the likelihood is we’d have had to stop crossing it by now!

    www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk

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    A bridge with a built-in platform on? Is that as per the original bridge, although it looks from the parapets as if it was originally dual track?
     
    Old Kent Biker, Apr 11, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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    Was double track but now only single. I believe @Jonnie said there's no need for double track, and that they couldn't afford it anyway.
     
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    It’s a walkway not a platform. It’s now a requirement for new bridges to have one.

    We couldn’t afford a double track bridge like the original, nor would there be an operational need for one.
     
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    Romsey Part of the furniture

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    The walkway can often be arranged to contain the cable routes to avoid damage.

    Cheers, Neil
     
    Romsey, Apr 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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