Longcross railway station
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| Longcross | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Longcross |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Operations | |
| Station code | LNG |
| Managed by | South West Trains |
| Platforms in use | 2 |
| Annual entry/exit 02/03 | 2,300 * |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| * based on sales of tickets in 2002/03 financial year which end or originate at Longcross. Disclaimer (PDF) | |
Longcross railway station is situated close to the village of Longcross in Surrey, England. It is served by South West Trains, with just two trains each weekday stopping in either direction, towards London Waterloo or Reading.
The station is reached along a dirt track from the B386, or by crossing Wentworth Golf Course. The station has experienced decline in use since the transfer of the ex-Military site variously termed MoD Longcross and DERA Chertsey to the private company QinetiQ.
In the Autumn 2006 a more regular service was provided at Longcross station, with many trains making unscheduled stops. This was due to filming at the QinetiQ site for a new BBC drama, Holby Blue, a spin-off of Holby City. Three further dramas also began filming at Longcross in 2006: a political drama made by World TV, Jekyll by Hartswood Films and the second series of Hyperdrive, a BBC comedy series. There are also proposals to increase services at Longcross should a business park be constructed nearby.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Train times and station information for Longcross railway station from National Rail
- Street map and aerial photo of Longcross railway station from Multimap.com
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunningdale | South West Trains Waterloo-Reading |
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