sentences:  On 3 March 1964 it was announced that the closure of the line had been approved by Ernest Marples, the Minister of Transport.The date of the closure was 4 May 1964.Also closed on that day was the original route of the Southampton & Dorchester line from Brockenhurst to Broadstone; the section from Brockenhurst to Ringwood completely and the section from Ringwood to Broadstone to passengers only.