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« on: May 04, 2026, 09:39:30 »
On this day 4 May 1970 the line between Bourne End and High Wycombe closed to passengers, with the 2 stations between Wooburn Green and Loudwater closing. along with the 5 level crossings.

There have been a number of looks at a possible reopening, sadly the right of way has been built over in a number of places and at the High Wycombe end the embankment and bridges have been demolished and the land built on.

 
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2026, 11:57:18 »
I have added the date to "On This Day" - to be noted during today along with the Festival of Britain opening to the public, and the first WECA» (West of England Mayoral Combined Authority - about) mayor being elected.

"OTD▸ (On This Day)" is really my editorial call and I try to avoid flooding it with closures.  However, we do now have 15 significant railway closures spread through the year, and I am happy to add a few more - like this one - which looks and feels significant.
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