Although I've never actually been there (only passing through), Edinburgh Gateway looks quite bleak/lonely from photos out there.
It's a very nice station and tram interchange...just a bit devoid of passengers!
Although I've never actually been there (only passing through), Edinburgh Gateway looks quite bleak/lonely from photos out there.
It's not bad, just quite exposed and windy.Although I've never actually been there (only passing through), Edinburgh Gateway looks quite bleak/lonely from photos out there.
Does this count as main line?Grimsby Town is quite a bleak station. I visited at the end of 2019.
Does this count as main line?
I would think so, probably pre-COVID as a definite, and there is probably 2/3tph on Mon - Sat.Does this count as main line?
Agreed.I’d say so, though definitely more in the past than today.
Corrected that for you. Up there with Edinburgh Park in Scotland (see post #15) for being rather windswept.Rugeley Trent Valley, while a great spot for watching trains, is rather bleak and open ona coldjust about any day.
I was about to disagree then I tried to remember a time I hadn't been cold thereCorrected that for you. Up there with Edinburgh Park in Scotland (see post #15) for being rather windswept.
Another strange RailUKforums dig at the rapidly growing town of Corby.Corby feels pretty desolate. Blasting down the MML to suddenly turn off and terminate on a single platform in the middle of some woods
At least give Taffy and his harmonica some credit!Atmosphere certainly. 40 mph winds @ 5 degrees C
Certainly has always looked quite grotty. I've always wanted to go there...I nominate Westenhanger, near Ashford, which has pretty much nothing there, although there is HS1 next to it.
I nominate Westenhanger, near Ashford, which has pretty much nothing there, although there is HS1 next to it.
Certainly has always looked quite grotty. I've always wanted to go there...
I'm guessing it's too remote, and the surroundings too unattractive, to make it worth taking on, either as a business or a house.Has anyone taken over the station building yet ? It always looked impressive yet very boarded up whenever I went past it.
I'm guessing it's too remote, and the surroundings too unattractive, to make it worth taking on, either as a business or a house.
You could always buy it yourself.A shame in some ways.
You could always buy it yourself.
Lancaster is bleak at night. The walk from the city centre to the train station itself is filled with undesirables and despite its close proximity to a bustling nightlife the station itself is lonely as only a few passengers remain waiting for the last train.
During the day it can be bad if there's a 40 minute wait for a train (as is common with the amount of delays and cancellations) and in general isn't a fun place to wait. However it is quite literally night and day in difference given how bad it is after about 7pm!
Looks like it's home to an auctioneers now, although it still looks quite formidable even when open if Google Streetview is anything to go by!Has anyone taken over the station building yet ? It always looked impressive yet very boarded up whenever I went past it.
I nominate Westenhanger, near Ashford
Has anyone taken over the station building yet ?
That's a real advantage in these present times.'m guessing it's too remote
Is the Merchants pub not worth a visit if waiting for a train?Actually, it might make a good second home - assuming it now has a decent train service (most of them went fast to Sandling in my day and ended after the evening rush hour). Don't think I'd want to move away from the North now.
I always find Lancaster to be a pleasant place to wait for a train. It would be nice if the buffet was open a bit later.