[1] The station was opened by the South Eastern Railway on 31 August 1842, when the line was extended from Tonbridge to Headcorn.

[6] The station was completely revamped in 1961 in preparation for the electrification of the South East Main line, including an additional footbridge.

[7] Along with similar sized stations along the South East Main Line, the ticket office is only staffed part-time.

Local farmer David Winch of Brook Farm, along with his employees, worked for fourteen hours assisting in the rescue operation.

The ambulance officer in charge at the time, Stanley Skinner, was awarded a British Empire Medal in recognition of his role.