Recent content by jonny72

This subject may have already been discussed but am I correct in thinking that this section of track is due for an upgrade in the autumn of this year?? I went to have a look today as I sometimes get to drive through the village and the station still has a great deal of character that other...

It almost seems like someone in the council or relevant authorities is not really interested in the railway reopening! Cranleigh has grown hugely since the 60's and the congestion around Guildford/Cranleigh during the rush hour is terrible. I think the railway's cause is not helped by the cost...

Over the years there have been various rumours and newspaper stories about the Cranleigh line reopening and there is even an excellent website dedicated to it! Does anyone know if this is ever likely to happen?? The trackbed has a protection order on it and the old line is kept tidy for walkers...

Interesting to learn about the other two stations being altered soon. I spoke to the booking clerk at the weekend and he said that there had been a lot of objections to tearing the old building down!! The new bike rack is small and the bikes are now out in the open and on display to some...

Visited Effingham Junction yesterday to see that nearly all of the old ticket office has been demolished now! A new building has been built in the car park along with a ramp onto the down platform. Surely the old ticket office and bike shed could have been renovated?? Just seems a shame that no...