[OTD] 4 May 1970 Bourne End - High Wycombe line

[OTD] 4 May 1970 Bourne End - High Wycombe line

Posted by Electric train at 09:39, 4th May 2026

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.

Re: [OTD] 4 May 1970 Bourne End - High Wycombe line

Posted by grahame at 11:57, 4th May 2026

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 mayor being elected.

"OTD" 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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