Hastings line
Authorised
#### Authorised

In 1903, a railway was authorised to be built from Robertsbridge to [Pevensey](/wiki/Pevensey_%26_Westham_railway_station "Pevensey & Westham railway station"), East Sussex. The line was authorised under the [Light Railways Act 1896](/wiki/Light_Railways_Act_1896 "Light Railways Act 1896"), but was not constructed.


What would have been the benefits of building the railway?