Dagenham Heathway tube station

Dagenham Heathway London Underground

Westbound platform
Dagenham Heathway
Location of Dagenham Heathway in Greater London
Location Dagenham
Local authority London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Managed by London Underground
Number of platforms 2
Accessible Yes [1]
Fare zone 5
London Underground annual entry and exit
2012 Increase 4.91 million[2]
2013 Increase 5.16 million[2]
2014 Increase 5.80 million[2]
2015 Increase 6.07 million[2]
Key dates
1932 Opened by London, Midland and Scottish Railway
1948 Ownership transferred to British Railways
1969 Ownership transferred to London Transport
Other information
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WGS84 51°32′30″N 0°08′49″E / 51.54166°N 0.14694°E / 51.54166; 0.14694Coordinates: 51°32′30″N 0°08′49″E / 51.54166°N 0.14694°E / 51.54166; 0.14694
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Dagenham Heathway is a London Underground station on the District line located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is in London fare zone 5.

History

The station was opened in 1932. The station was constructed and initially operated by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway with services provided by the District line from the outset. The station was called Heathway when it first opened, changing to its present name in 1949.

Design

It is of similar design to Upney and Elm Park with the platforms arranged on a central island with a long sloping walkway connection to the ticket hall. The 1930s station buildings were extensively refubished during 2005 and 2006.

Location

It is between Becontree and Dagenham East stations in Dagenham.

Services

Typical off-peak service from the station is:

Preceding station   London Underground   Following station
District line
towards Upminster

Connections

London Buses routes 173, 174 and 175 serve the station.

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dagenham Heathway tube station.
  1. "Step free Tube Guide" (PDF). Transport for London. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Multi-year station entry-and-exit figures" (XLS). London Underground station passenger usage data. Transport for London. April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
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