Maidstone Barracks railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maidstone Barracks |
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| Location | |
| Place | Maidstone |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Grid reference | TQ754561 |
| Operations | |
| Station code | MDB |
| Managed by | Southeastern |
| Platforms in use | 2 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| History | |
| Key dates | Opened 1 July 1874 |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
Maidstone Barracks railway station is one of three train stations in Maidstone, Kent. It is located on the Medway Valley Line. The station is just a short walk from the town's main high street.
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About Maidstone Barracks Station
Maidstone Barracks station is an important stop for people traveling in and around Maidstone. It helps connect the town to other places by train. The station is managed by a company called Southeastern.
Station Features
This station has two platforms. A platform is the area next to the tracks where passengers wait for trains. It first opened a long time ago, on 1 July 1874. That means it has been serving Maidstone for over 140 years!
Train Services
Trains at Maidstone Barracks station are run by Southeastern. You can catch trains here that travel along the Medway Valley Line. This line connects Maidstone to other towns and villages. For example, you can travel to Aylesford or Maidstone West from here.
| Preceding station |  National Rail |
Following station | ||
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| Aylesford | Southeastern Medway Valley Line |
Maidstone West | ||
How Many People Use It?
Many people use Maidstone Barracks station every year. The number of passengers changes a bit each year. For example, in 2015-2016, nearly 30,000 people entered or exited the station. This shows it's a busy place for local travel.
Related Stations
- Maidstone East railway station
- Maidstone West railway station
