December 2013, a landslip at Wadhurst was the first in a series of landslips up to February 2014 which led the line between Wadhurst and St. Leonards Warrior Square being closed and reopened three times, with speed restrictions in place following repairs. The train service was replaced by buses during closures. Southeastern was criticised by Hastings and Rye MP Amber Rudd over poor customer service during this period. By 12 March, the section between Wadhurst and Robertsbridge had reopened, with full service being restored on 31 March. Notes Information for this route-map of the Hastings line was compiled from various sources. The modern spelling of "Tonbridge" was not adopted as the official spelling until 1870. A gradient of 1 in 47 means that the line climbs (or descends) by 1 foot in 47 feet, or 1 metre in 47 metres horizontal distance. This was the route of the line during the time that Tunbridge Wells Central Goods served as a passenger station. The line between Tunbridge and Orpington did not open until 1May 1868. was reached by railway in 1880, with the opening of the Cuckoo Line. Trains designated as "fast" did not call at every station. "Slow" trains called at all stations. Footnotes References External links Hastings & St Leonards: Railways and Stations, at 1066 online Rail transport in Kent Rail transport in East Sussex Transport in Hastings Railway lines in South East England Railway lines opened in 1845 Railway lines opened in 1846 Railway lines opened in 1851 Railway lines opened in 1852 Standard gauge railways in England 1845 establishments in England