Railways: Beeching’s axe

30 June 2021

By Sean Kelly

1960 Cat no. 212334

Proposal To Close Down The Saxmundham To Aldeburgh Railway Line

1960, Suffolk (County)

A diesel train makes the journey from Saxmundham to Aldeburgh.

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1963 Cat no. 217165

Jim Prior MP, East Suffolk Line

1963

The MP discusses the implications of Beeching’s plan to close the East Suffolk railway line.

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1963 Cat no. 213956

Disused Railways And Stations, Norfolk

1963, Norfolk (County)

Weeds are already growing between the tracks and around disused stations.

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1964 Cat no. 213365

Rail Closures

1964, Fakenham (Norfolk)

A location report from Fakenham station, which is due to close under Beeching’s second round of cuts. A passenger describes how the cuts will leave her stranded.

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1963 Cat no. 9860

Railways Stations For Sale

1963, Norfolk (County)

Former stations are selling fast to city dwellers seeking a rural retreat, reveals a district surveyor.

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