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.
Dagenham Heathway  | |
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 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 | |
| 2019 |  5.85 million[2] |
| 2020 |  4.55 million[3] |
| 2021 | 2.87 million[4] |
| 2022 | 4.45 million[5] |
| 2023 | 4.83 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 | |
| Coordinates | 51°32′30″N 0°08′49″E / 51.54166°N 0.14694°E |
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History
editThe 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.
Design
editIt 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.
Services
editTypical off-peak service from the station is:
- 12 tph (trains per hour) east to Upminster
- 6 tph west to Ealing Broadway
- 6 tph west to Richmond
Connections
editLondon Buses routes 145, 173, 174, 175, 364 and school route 673 serve the station.[7]
References
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- ^ "Step free Tube Guide" (PDF). Transport for London. April 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2019. Transport for London. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2020. Transport for London. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2021. Transport for London. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2022. Transport for London. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2023. Transport for London. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Buses from Dagenham Heathway" (PDF). TfL. May 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
| Preceding station |  London Underground
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Following station | ||
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| Becontree | District line | Dagenham East towards Upminster
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