CROXLEY GREEN - WATFORD HIGH STREET (Pt.2)

(1912 - 1996)

You might find contemporary maps that still show this line as temporarily closed
but since when has a temporary closure of a line involved removing some of the track
and demolishing a bridge and all of the station buildings?

An application was submitted to close the line permanently/officially (from June 2001,
despite the fact that no train has run along it since March 1996) and only the plans to
divert the Metropolitan Line's Watford branch along it, would see it re-opened.

For details of the proposed reopening plans, click here.

 

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The embankment severed for the new Ascot Road. This is looking from the Croxley Green side towards Watford. (photo: 2005) ©2005 - Will Temple

Bridge over Ascot Road. This part of the line is still connected to the main line at Watford (i.e. no severances of the track bed) although some of the rails have been removed. If the Metropolitan Line ever does take over this line, a new station will be opened on this road, although the track route will be different (this bridge will be abandoned). (photo: 2002)

Looking back toward the bridge in the above photo. Move your cursor over the image to see Will Temple's photo from July 2005, taken roughly from the same place. For a map of the area, click here. (photo: 2002)

Heading toward Watford and away from the Croxley Green terminus. (photo: 2002)

Watford West station entrance. The arched gateway has since had a grotesque metal security 'cage' added to it. (photo: 2001)

Watford West platform, facing toward the Croxley Green direction. (photo: 2001)

Facing the other way. The plans for the Metropolitan Line takeover include an additional entrance/exit at the eastern end of this platform serving the Vicarage Rd district. (photo: 2001)

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Part 3

 

 

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