Exploring The Folkestone Harbour Branchline

The original Folkestone Harbour opened in 1850 and was the world's first international timetable rail-sea-rail service, linking London to Paris in 12 hours. The line was formally closed on 31st May 2014, and the station became derelict with rusting ironwork, smashed canopies and overgrown track.

Network Rail invited me down to walk the old abandoned part of the Folkestone Harbouur branchline, see the station part that has since been redeveloped and discuss plans to extend the development further.

It was redeveloped assisted by a grant from the Regional Growth Fund with support from Kent County Council and Shepway District Council, and 'opened' in 2018.