The shelter on platform one at Bat & Ball station has been repainted to match the colour scheme of the station building. It would be good to see the footbridge repainted to match the other structures on the station.
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While doing some research on the Internet, I discovered the following of local interest.
The Maidstone Telegraph, on Saturday 13 August 1870, reported that a George Weston was charged with travelling on the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway without having previously paid his fare, and with intent to avoid payment thereof.
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Our Bat & Ball correspondent, Keith Alderman, has now retired. However, when Thameslink allow him, he’s making good use of his Senior Railcard!
Delay Repay Claims: total 1 January 2020 to 31 March 2020 inclusive = £10.70 (Southeastern £10.70, Thameslink £0)
This month’s delays: total 11 minutes, Southeastern 11, Thameslink 0
Continue reading →From tomorrow, up to 40 London Underground stations that do not interchange with other lines will be closed until further notice. These stations include two stations likely to be used by some Sevenoaks area commuters who still need to travel … Continue reading →
Our Bat & Ball correspondent, Keith Alderman, has now retired. However, when Thameslink allow him, he’s making good use of his Senior Railcard!
Delay Repay Claims: total 1 January 2020 to 29 February 2020 inclusive = £10.70 (Southeastern £10.70, Thameslink £0)
This month’s delays: total 74 minutes, Southeastern 65, Thameslink 9
Continue reading →I have now received the £5.60 payment from Virgin Trains. I thought I might not receive this due to the time that it had been outstanding. Interestingly, the cheque was dated 1 October 2019, the letter was dated 12 November … Continue reading →