Epsom Downs Branch

Epsom Downs Line
Legend London Victoria Sutton & Mole Valley Line Sutton Belmont Banstead Epsom Downs

The Epsom Downs Branch is a railway line in the United Kingdom. The line runs from Sutton to Epsom Downs and is about 3+³⁄₄ miles (6.0 km) long. The line starts at Sutton in the London Borough of Sutton. It is double track for about ³⁄₄ miles (1.2 km) until it reaches the approach to Belmont where it becomes single track. The line continues from Belmont through Banstead and terminates at Epsom Downs in Surrey. The "Downs" referred to in the name are part of the North Downs.

History[edit]

The line was proposed in 1863 by the Banstead and Epsom Downs Railway, which became incorporated into the London Brighton and South Coast Railway in July 1864. It was opened for traffic on 2 May 1865.

Infrastructure[edit]

The line was electrified at 660 V using the third rail system in 1928. The line was reduced to single track in 1982 when all signalling was controlled from Victoria Signalling Centre. The line was shortened when a new station was built at Epsom Downs about 440 yards (400 m) short of the original station in February 1989.

Services[edit]

There are four stops on the line:

• Sutton - zone 5
• Belmont - zone 5
• Banstead - zone 6
• Epsom Downs - zone 6

All services on the line are currently operated by Southern, and form part of the Sutton & Mole Valley Line services. From January 2006 all stations are included in the Transport for London zonal pricing scheme, including those beyond the Greater London boundary.

The typical off-peak service calls at all stations on the line every hour from London Victoria via West Croydon; in peak times two trains call every hour.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Epsom Downs branch line

• Route Map and Timetable for Sutton & Mole Valley Line
• The Epsom Downs Branch Website

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