Ann Nicholson, 74, was buying a return ticket from London Victoria to Herne Bay on Sunday.

BBC: Rail passenger told 'get a taxi' for journey from Herne Bay

Her son, John Nicholson, said disabled access at Herne Bay was requested two years ago.

BBC: Rail passenger told 'get a taxi' for journey from Herne Bay

Mr Searle, from Herne Bay, said he felt "absolutely terrified" by the event.

BBC: Herne Bay Ironman student's air ambulance fundraising

Hardy British holidaymakers are finally driven from beach at Herne Bay.

BBC: Fifty words for rain

Last year's runners-up Herne Bay got the Kent Hurlimann league season off to a winning start thanks to a Marsden hat-trick in a 4-2 win at Beckenham.

BBC: Kent football results and summary

She was advised to get a taxi to Whitstable, about five miles away, for the return journey as the platform at Herne Bay did not have disabled access.

BBC: Rail passenger told 'get a taxi' for journey from Herne Bay

Nonetheless, with live music, dancing, bingo and private functions already existing revenue streams, and food sales not an option, the future for Herne Bay Ex-Servicemen's Club remains unclear.

BBC: NEWS | UK | England | Kent | Members' club bemoans smoking ban