Network Rail says there is no immediate plan to reinstate direct trains from Tonbridge to Gatwick.
Rail travellers and tourism groups are calling for the reinstatement of a direct rail service from Kent to Gatwick Airport which was scrapped more than 15 years ago.
released in March, summarised there was a case for direct trains to be reintroduced but some commentators questioned whether there would be space for them on the Brighton mainline.Natalie Lawrence, an assistant head teacher from Tonbridge, wants the service back."In the daytime it is fine, but coming back in the evening I don’t like it.
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