History
The original 1858 station was rebuilt in 1898 and is an example of London, Chatham and Dover Railway architecture. The buildings are listed Grade II, and have been well maintained by Network Rail in recent years. A brick engine shed (also listed Grade II) has, however, fallen into ruinous condition at the junction to the east of the station, mainly due to its inaccessibility. Sidings and other small buildings remain, some a legacy from pre-electrification days (1959) when Faversham Shed (73E) was of some importance. The spur line to Faversham Creek has now disappeared, although another listed station building has been restored and incorporated into a new housing development. The brick built signal box dated from 1959 when electrification was completed. In 2009 preparatory works were completed before services to London St Pancras via Ebbsfleet International commenced on 13 December 2009. This forms part of the UK's first domestic high speed service (beyond Gravesend) with typical journey times of around 65 minutes. The Chatham Main Line was re-signalled east of Faversham during 2011, and the Faversham signal box was decommissioned in late December. Signalling responsibilities were transferred to the power box at Gillingham.
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