Trains to Ash Vale - Station Details and further Information on Ash Vale Train Services
Ash Vale is a train station serving the village of Ash Vale in Surrey, England. It is situated at the junction of the London to Alton line and the line from Ascot to Guildford. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by South West Trains.
The station is on an embankment and is adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal. The station opened in May 1870 under the name of "North Camp and Ash Vale", changing to its present name on 30 March 1924. The original main station building of the south side had to be demolished due to subsidence, the current replacements dating from 1972.
It is approximately half a mile from Ash Vale to North Camp station on the North Downs Line (the line between Gatwick Airport, Guildford and Reading), a distance passengers are expected to walk to make any connection. Only disabled passengers may make the argument that to do so would not be "reasonable" - the National Routeing Guide which defines route validity allows for the less able taking circuitous routes at the discretion of staff.
On weekdays, there are trains approximately every 30 minutes between London Waterloo and Alton, and between Ascot and Guildford. On Sundays, trains are every 30 minutes between London and Alton, and every 60 minutes between Ascot and Guildford.
Train movements in the Ash Vale station area and the junction beyond are controlled by Ash Vale Junction signal box. The signal box, complete with its 4 resident and numerous relief staff operate 24 hours a day ensuring that passenger trains are put onto the correct route.
Passengers awaiting services at Ash Vale towards London or Ascot can check the final destination of the train by refering to the signal at the end of platform 1. If the 5 white directional lights are illuminated, then the train is going towards Ascot; whereas if they are not, then the train is going to London (A red light means the train is not going anywhere at the moment). |