Canning Town station
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Canning Town station is an inter-modal transport interchange in Canning Town
, northeast London
, England. It is served by the London Underground
Jubilee line
, the Docklands Light Railway
(DLR) and local buses operated for London Buses
. It is in Travelcard Zone 3
. From 1846 to 1873 it was known as Barking Road station.
on the south side of Barking Road in the Parish of West Ham in 1846. It was moved to the north side of Barking Road (near Stephenson Street) in 1888. The booking hall was replaced in the 1960s, and survived until 28 May 1994. On 29 October 1995 a new North London Line station on the current site was opened. Original DLR plans were that the Beckton
line would run directly east/west between Blackwall
and Royal Victoria
, and the substantial loop to serve Canning Town was a late design change. The DLR station opened on 28 March 1994, but was closed between 6 June 1996 and 5 March 1998 for the construction of the Jubilee line extension. The Jubilee line station opened on 14 May 1999. The North London Line platforms closed on 9 December 2006, as part of the closure of the to section of the line.
On 31 August 2011, platforms opened on the new Stratford International branch of the Docklands Light Railway.
On the station is a plaque commemorating the Thames Iron Works which stood on this site.
until 9 December 2006 and alongside that is the bus station, which has an enclosed above-ground concourse with doors to the surrounding bus bays.
The DLR branch to London City Airport
opened on 2 December 2005. This line diverges from the line to Beckton 1/4 mile south of the interchange, with trains from both branches serving the current platforms. The first station along this route is West Silvertown
. A substantial change to the DLR junction south of the station opened on 1 June 2009, when the Beckton line was diverted onto a new flyover which crosses the eastbound Woolwich line and the new Stratford line. As a result of these changes trains from the Woolwich and Beckton lines which previously terminated at Canning Town are now extended to the next crossover available to the west, at Blackwall.
immediately to the west, Silvertown Way to the east, the A13 Canning Town Flyover, a major east-west road bridge crossing the Canning Town Roundabout at the throat of the station to the north, and the River Thames
to the south.
London buses that serve here: 5, 69, 115, 147, 241, 300, 309, 323, 330, 474, N15, N550 and N551.
run to Tower Gateway
, and those from Woolwich Arsenal / London City Airport
run to Bank, both every 10 minutes with more frequent services at peak periods. When there are major exhibitions at the Excel Exhibition Centre an additional shuttle service runs every 10 minutes between Canning Town and Prince Regent
. Approaching Canning Town station the shuttle trains are routed into the centre siding which is south of the station, to wait for a gap between Eastbound trains, and then enter and reverse in the Eastbound platform. It is normal when this is taking place for station staff to be deployed to guide passengers; normally the DLR platforms are unstaffed.
The North London Line platforms have been redeveloped as part of the extension of the DLR from Canning Town to Stratford International
via , which see a more frequent service to , although passengers to NLL destinations beyond will have to change. On the London City Airport
extension there is a station planned south-east of here called Thames Wharf, depending mainly on the regeneration of the area.
Canning Town
Canning Town is an area of east London, England. It is part of the London Borough of Newham and is situated in the area of the former London docks on the north side of the River Thames. It is the location of Rathbone Market...
, northeast London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England. It is served by the London Underground
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
Jubilee line
Jubilee Line
The Jubilee line is a line on the London Underground , in the United Kingdom. It was built in two major sections—initially to Charing Cross, in central London, and later extended, in 1999, to Stratford, in east London. The later stations are larger and have special safety features, both aspects...
, the Docklands Light Railway
Docklands Light Railway
The Docklands Light Railway is an automated light metro or light rail system opened on 31 August 1987 to serve the redeveloped Docklands area of London...
(DLR) and local buses operated for London Buses
London Buses
London Buses is the subsidiary of Transport for London that manages bus services within Greater London, UK. Buses are required to carry similar red colour schemes and conform to the same fare scheme...
. It is in Travelcard Zone 3
Travelcard Zone 3
Fare zone 3 is a zone of Transport for London's zonal fare system used for calculating the price of tickets for travel on the London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and, since 2007, on National Rail services...
. From 1846 to 1873 it was known as Barking Road station.
History
Barking Road station was opened by the Eastern Counties and Thames Junction RailwayEastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway
The Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway in east London connected the Royal Docks with the Eastern Counties Railway . Authorised in 1844, it opened in 1846, and was absorbed by the ECR in 1847...
on the south side of Barking Road in the Parish of West Ham in 1846. It was moved to the north side of Barking Road (near Stephenson Street) in 1888. The booking hall was replaced in the 1960s, and survived until 28 May 1994. On 29 October 1995 a new North London Line station on the current site was opened. Original DLR plans were that the Beckton
Beckton DLR station
Beckton DLR station is the eastern terminus of the Beckton branch of the Docklands Light Railway in the Docklands area of east London. It is located in Travelcard Zone 3. The DLR branch from Poplar was opened on 28 March 1994...
line would run directly east/west between Blackwall
Blackwall DLR station
Blackwall is a station on Docklands Light Railway in east London. The station is close to the northern entry to the Blackwall road tunnel under the Thames....
and Royal Victoria
Royal Victoria DLR station
The Royal Victoria Station is on the Docklands Light Railway in east London. It opened on 28 March 1994 and is named after the nearby Royal Victoria Dock.It is on the DLR's Beckton branch, in Travelcard Zone 3....
, and the substantial loop to serve Canning Town was a late design change. The DLR station opened on 28 March 1994, but was closed between 6 June 1996 and 5 March 1998 for the construction of the Jubilee line extension. The Jubilee line station opened on 14 May 1999. The North London Line platforms closed on 9 December 2006, as part of the closure of the to section of the line.
On 31 August 2011, platforms opened on the new Stratford International branch of the Docklands Light Railway.
On the station is a plaque commemorating the Thames Iron Works which stood on this site.
Design
The interchange is above ground, but access is by an underground concourse stretching the width of the site and connected to all platforms and the bus station by escalators, stairs and lifts. To the west of the complex there are two island platforms, one immediately above the other. The lower (surface level) platforms are served by the Jubilee line and the upper platforms by the DLR. Alongside and to the east of the Jubilee line platforms is an island platform which was served by the North London LineNorth London Line
The North London Line is a railway line which passes through the inner suburbs of north London, England. Its route is a rough semicircle from the south west to the north east, avoiding central London. The line is owned and maintained by Network Rail...
until 9 December 2006 and alongside that is the bus station, which has an enclosed above-ground concourse with doors to the surrounding bus bays.
The DLR branch to London City Airport
London City Airport
London City Airport is a single-runway airport. It principally serves the financial district of London and is located on a former Docklands site, east of the City of London, opposite the London Regatta Centre, in the London Borough of Newham in east London. It was developed by the engineering...
opened on 2 December 2005. This line diverges from the line to Beckton 1/4 mile south of the interchange, with trains from both branches serving the current platforms. The first station along this route is West Silvertown
West Silvertown DLR station
West Silvertown is a station on the Docklands Light Railway which opened in December 2005. It is located on the Woolwich Arsenal branch. Trains run Westbound to Bank in the City of London and Eastbound to Woolwich Arsenal, passing through London City Airport station.The station is in the London...
. A substantial change to the DLR junction south of the station opened on 1 June 2009, when the Beckton line was diverted onto a new flyover which crosses the eastbound Woolwich line and the new Stratford line. As a result of these changes trains from the Woolwich and Beckton lines which previously terminated at Canning Town are now extended to the next crossover available to the west, at Blackwall.
Location
The interchange is situated on a north-south alignment, constrained by Bow CreekBow Creek
Bow Creek is a long tidal estuary of the River Lea and is part of the Bow Back Rivers. Below Bow Locks the creek forms the boundary between the London Boroughs of Newham and Tower Hamlets, in east London....
immediately to the west, Silvertown Way to the east, the A13 Canning Town Flyover, a major east-west road bridge crossing the Canning Town Roundabout at the throat of the station to the north, and the River Thames
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
to the south.
London buses that serve here: 5, 69, 115, 147, 241, 300, 309, 323, 330, 474, N15, N550 and N551.
Services
In normal operation trains from BecktonBeckton DLR station
Beckton DLR station is the eastern terminus of the Beckton branch of the Docklands Light Railway in the Docklands area of east London. It is located in Travelcard Zone 3. The DLR branch from Poplar was opened on 28 March 1994...
run to Tower Gateway
Tower Gateway DLR station
Tower Gateway is a Docklands Light Railway station near the Tower of London. It is in Travelcard Zone 1. It adjoins the tracks to Fenchurch Street station and is on the site of the closed Minories railway station....
, and those from Woolwich Arsenal / London City Airport
London City Airport DLR station
London City Airport DLR station is a station on the Docklands Light Railway which serves the London City Airport. It opened on 2 December 2005. It is located on the King George V branch. Until the extension to Woolwich Arsenal, this station was the reason for this branch. It continues to be an...
run to Bank, both every 10 minutes with more frequent services at peak periods. When there are major exhibitions at the Excel Exhibition Centre an additional shuttle service runs every 10 minutes between Canning Town and Prince Regent
Prince Regent DLR station
Prince Regent DLR station is a station on the Docklands Light Railway in the Docklands area of east London. The station was opened on 28 March 1994 and provides access to the eastern end of the ExCeL Exhibition Centre and ICC London...
. Approaching Canning Town station the shuttle trains are routed into the centre siding which is south of the station, to wait for a gap between Eastbound trains, and then enter and reverse in the Eastbound platform. It is normal when this is taking place for station staff to be deployed to guide passengers; normally the DLR platforms are unstaffed.
The North London Line platforms have been redeveloped as part of the extension of the DLR from Canning Town to Stratford International
Stratford International station
Stratford International station is a main line railway and Docklands Light Railway station located in Stratford in the London Borough of Newham in northeast London, United Kingdom...
via , which see a more frequent service to , although passengers to NLL destinations beyond will have to change. On the London City Airport
London City Airport DLR station
London City Airport DLR station is a station on the Docklands Light Railway which serves the London City Airport. It opened on 2 December 2005. It is located on the King George V branch. Until the extension to Woolwich Arsenal, this station was the reason for this branch. It continues to be an...
extension there is a station planned south-east of here called Thames Wharf, depending mainly on the regeneration of the area.
External links
- Docklands Light Railway website - Canning Town station page
- Photograph of one of the Jubilee line platforms