Dear Villagers
The following email has been sent by Network Rail to households in Station Road and Craig Close.
Vegetation Works- Removal of DDD Trees with Ash Die Back
I am writing to advise that Network Rail and its Contractor will carrying out critical vegetation works on Network Rail land adjacent to your property. The planned work involves the safe removal of several ash trees along the border of Station Road, Crowhurst. We have-chosen to carry out these works during the October half term to lessen disruption to residents in liaison with the Parish Council.
Works will be undertaken during October half term between Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2026 from 08:00 to 16:00hrs.
The work should take a week to complete. We have added a contingency window in terms of the timescales should we encounter any unforeseen problems. As the trees are diseased and cannot be climbed. we will require the use of a MEWP. Therefore, access along the road will be restricted during these times to ensure the safety of all parties. All the necessary ecological checks will also be carried out by our Vegetation Contractor prior to the commencement of the works.
I appreciate our work will be disruptive during this time, but unless we carry out the removal of these trees, there’s a potential risk of them failing and causing harm and/or damage to property
We appreciate your ongoing cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated 24-hour National Helpline at 03457 11 41 41. Please quote reference: MPC/RG/TTH 57 Mile 47 Chain.
Yours faithfully Chris Page
Off Track Section Manager
Orpington Maintenance DU
These road works will also impact rail users as road access to Crowhurst Railway Station will restricted during the hours of 8.00am and 4,00pm from Monday, 26th October to Friday, 30th October 2026.
Please share this information with neighbours who may not receive village emails.
Kind regards
Maureen Collins
Parish Clerk
01424 830331
Published: 01/10/2026