Maidstone East Upgrade Progress

[Train Maniac]

Considering as the original thread is locked i'll post this here for anyone still interested


Took a photo on 22nd Feb. The station is looking considerably complete

 

[yorksrob]

That does look as though it's going to be a decent entrance.

The side entrance always seemed a bit underwhelming in comparison to the station's status.

 

[Train Maniac]

Im kinda surprised the LCDR didn't do it in the first place really

 

[yorksrob]

Indeed. Mind you, the old LCDR weren't known for their largesse when it came to passenger accommodation !

 

[davetheguard]

Indeed. Mind you, the old LCDR weren't known for their largesse when it came to passenger accommodation !

I've read in a couple of books that, locked in fierce competition with the South Eastern Railway as they were, money was always a bit tight.

 

[yorksrob]

I've read in a couple of books that, locked in fierce competition with the South Eastern Railway as they were, money was always a bit tight.

Very true.

The ones between Maidstone and Ashford are uncharacteristically attractive for that company - the line was started as an independant and taken over by the LCDR I think.

Given all of that, I've always thought Maidstone East is quite a charming station. Pleasant buildings, but not fussy.