Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

T7 The Rail Network

Proposals for new and enhanced passenger rail stations and rail-related facilities at stations and developments with rail access, will be permitted subject to environmental, access and landscaping considerations.

Development that would sever or prejudice any existing rail route or would result in the loss of freight sidings will be permitted only in exceptional circumstances. Proposals for new rail sidings to serve existing or proposed employment development will be permitted provided there is no unacceptable increase in road traffic to/from the site and it is acceptable in environmental terms. Use of the rail network for the carriage of freight will be sought from major freight traffic generating development wherever practicable.