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5 unusual facts about West Coastway Line


British Rail Class 421

The units were also known as 3Cop units, which denoted their intended use, i.e. dedicated to East Coastway and West Coastway services out of Brighton.

Shoreham Airport

A halt on the West Coastway Line was opened in 1910, just in front of the main building of the airport.

St George's Church, Worthing

Its boundaries are the railway line to the north, the border with Adur district to the east, the English Channel to the south and the High Street and Steyne to the west.

St Mary's Church, Walberton

It lies north of the railway line between Ford and Barnham, and extends beyond the A27 road in the north.

West Coastway Line

They also operate regular services from London Victoria via Gatwick both of which avoid Brighton by using the tunnel between Preston Park and Hove.


Southsea Railway

Southsea is now served by stations at Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea, and Portsmouth Harbour (also called The Hard), with regular trains to London Waterloo and coastway services.


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