The level crossing at Cuxton station
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The level crossing at Cuxton station
Image: © Marathon Taken: 23 Apr 2013
The Medway Valley Line was built in two stages by the South Eastern Railway. The first stage opened in 1844 was from Paddock Wood following the Medway Valley to Maidstone. In 1856 the line was extended down the Medway Valley to the North Kent Line at Strood (which had opened in 1847). Cuxton station was the last station before Strood and opened like the rest of the line on 18th June 1856. It is a fairly quiet spot as Station Road just leads down to the river and it has an unusual level crossing with both gates opening on to the same side. The original station building was closed in 1989 and is boarded up. This view is looking towards the level crossing. The station is to the right beyond the footbridge.
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