Dagenham Heathway | |
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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 | |
2018 | 5.81 million [2] |
2019 | 5.85 million [3] |
2020 | 4.55 million [4] |
2021 | 2.87 million [5] |
2022 | 4.45 million [6] |
Key dates | |
12 September 1932 | Opened as Heathway |
1948 | Ownership transferred to British Railways |
1 May 1949 | Station renamed Dagenham Heathway |
1969 | Ownership transferred to London Transport |
Other information | |
External links | |
WGS84 | 51°32′30″N 0°08′49″E / 51.54166°N 0.14694°E |
London transport portal |
Dagenham Heathway is a London Underground station serving the town of Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, east London. It is on the District line between Becontree and Dagenham East. It is 7.7 kilometres (4.8 mi) along the line from the eastern terminus at Upminster and 26.5 kilometres (16.5 mi) to Earl's Court in central London where the line divides into numerous branches.
The station was opened on 12 September 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.
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 refurbished during 2005 and 2006.
Typical off-peak service from the station is:
London Buses routes 145, 173, 174, 175, 364 and school route 673 serve the station. [7]
Preceding station | London Underground | Following station | ||
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Becontree | District line |
Dagenham East towards
Upminster
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