Imperial Wharf railway station
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Imperial Wharf is a railway station in Fulham
, near to the boundary with Chelsea
in west London
on the West London Line
. The station is between and stations and services are provided by London Overground
and Southern
.
The station opened on Sunday 27 September 2009 and is operated by London Overground.
The station is located in Sands End
where the line crosses Townmead Road. It takes its name from the adjacent redevelopment of a brownfield
, former industrial, site, which has been developed into a luxury 1,800 apartment river-side complex by property developers St George over the last five years. As the Imperial Wharf development has continued to grow, so has the business case for the Imperial Wharf station. A further application for 1,500 residential units including a 37 storey tower was submitted to Hammersmith & Fulham Council in early 2009.
The station is also adjacent to Chelsea Harbour
, and was known by this name during early stages of development; indeed its TIPLOC code is "CseaH" in computerised timetable systems.
In 2005 the estimated cost was £3 million, of which £1.7 million had already been provided by St George, the developer of the Imperial Wharf site, leaving a funding shortfall of £1.3 million.
In October 2007, Hammersmith and Fulham Council
announced that St George had agreed to provide another £1.2 million, roughly enough to complete the project. That said, it is also reported that the planning permission for the all of Imperial Wharf was only given to St George on the basis that a station was built
, as well as from passing trains. The station opened on Sunday, 27 September 2009, in a ceremony attended by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson
.
area to station in the south of London
and northwards towards station. This will be particularly important as the area is further developed by both private and public organisations. This investment includes a new residential development called "The Gallery" which has been started on recently cleared land next to the Laura Ashley
offices, between Bagleys Lane and Elbe Street.
There are also plans by another developer to re-develop the Lots Road Power Station
, into 395 residential units. The Lots Road Power Station, close to the Thames, is a large, disused, coal-fired power station. It was designed in 1902 and completed in 1905 and until 2003 was used to provide power for London Underground
. The developers hope to complete the building by 2013. These developments and the planned expansion of Imperial Wharf mean that the overground line which is already, at peak times, over crowded will need to be addressed to support the additional residents to the area
and C3
.
Imperial Wharf offers interchange with London River Services
from Chelsea Harbour Pier
, which is located approximately 200 metres away. Thames Executive Charters
operate peak-hour river bus services between Putney
and Blackfriars
. The development also has its own pier at Imperial Wharf Marina from where Thames Clippers operate services.
. If these plans are carried forward, then it would provide an interchange between London Overground
services and either London Underground
or mainline commuter rail services, depending on which standards the new line is built to.
Fulham
Fulham is an area of southwest London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 located south west of Charing Cross. It lies on the left bank of the Thames, between Putney and Chelsea. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London...
, near to the boundary with Chelsea
Chelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
in west 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...
on the West London Line
West London Line
The West London Line is a short railway in inner West London which links lines at in the south to lines near Willesden Junction in the north. It has always been an important cross-London link especially for freight services...
. The station is between and stations and services are provided by London Overground
London Overground
London Overground is a suburban rail network in London and Hertfordshire. It has been operated by London Overground Rail Operations since 2007 as part of the National Rail network, under the franchise control and branding of Transport for London...
and Southern
Southern (train operating company)
Southern is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. Officially named Southern Railway Ltd., it is a subsidiary of Govia, a joint venture between transport groups Go-Ahead Group and Keolis, and has operated the South Central rail franchise since October 2000 and the Gatwick Express service...
.
The station opened on Sunday 27 September 2009 and is operated by London Overground.
The station is located in Sands End
Sands End
Sands End is in the southernmost part of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in London, England. Sands End was a close knit working class community but has in recent years become gentrified with flats on the market for more than £2.4 million....
where the line crosses Townmead Road. It takes its name from the adjacent redevelopment of a brownfield
Brownfield land
Brownfield sites are abandoned or underused industrial and commercial facilities available for re-use. Expansion or redevelopment of such a facility may be complicated by real or perceived environmental contaminations. Cf. Waste...
, former industrial, site, which has been developed into a luxury 1,800 apartment river-side complex by property developers St George over the last five years. As the Imperial Wharf development has continued to grow, so has the business case for the Imperial Wharf station. A further application for 1,500 residential units including a 37 storey tower was submitted to Hammersmith & Fulham Council in early 2009.
The station is also adjacent to Chelsea Harbour
Chelsea Harbour
Chelsea Harbour is a mixed-use development in Central London, situated on the north bank of the River Thames, in the Sands End area. It lies within the eastern boundary of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and on the southwestern boundary of the Royal Borough of Kensington and...
, and was known by this name during early stages of development; indeed its TIPLOC code is "CseaH" in computerised timetable systems.
History
There have been calls for over 15 years by residents for a station to be opened at this site, to be funded by Transport for London and the local council.In 2005 the estimated cost was £3 million, of which £1.7 million had already been provided by St George, the developer of the Imperial Wharf site, leaving a funding shortfall of £1.3 million.
In October 2007, Hammersmith and Fulham Council
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is a London borough in West London, and forms part of Inner London. Traversed by the east-west main roads of the A4 Great West Road and the A40 Westway, many international corporations have offices in the borough....
announced that St George had agreed to provide another £1.2 million, roughly enough to complete the project. That said, it is also reported that the planning permission for the all of Imperial Wharf was only given to St George on the basis that a station was built
The station opens
The station secured full funding on 28 April 2008. On 30 June 2008 a sign was erected at the site of the new station advertising that the new Imperial Wharf station will be "Opening soon". In the week commencing 7 July 2008, new hoardings were erected around the Imperial Wharf station site, these showed updated designs for the station. Construction was confirmed as being underway on 29 July 2008. By the summer 2009, the platforms and lift shafts for disabled access were complete and were visible from both the Imperial Wharf approach and from Chelsea HarbourChelsea Harbour
Chelsea Harbour is a mixed-use development in Central London, situated on the north bank of the River Thames, in the Sands End area. It lies within the eastern boundary of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and on the southwestern boundary of the Royal Borough of Kensington and...
, as well as from passing trains. The station opened on Sunday, 27 September 2009, in a ceremony attended by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is a British journalist and Conservative Party politician, who has been the elected Mayor of London since 2008...
.
Locale
The new station provides an important link for the Sands EndSands End
Sands End is in the southernmost part of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in London, England. Sands End was a close knit working class community but has in recent years become gentrified with flats on the market for more than £2.4 million....
area to station in the south of 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...
and northwards towards station. This will be particularly important as the area is further developed by both private and public organisations. This investment includes a new residential development called "The Gallery" which has been started on recently cleared land next to the Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley plc
Laura Ashley plc is a British textile design company now controlled by the MUI Group of Malaysia. It was founded by Bernard Ashley, an engineer, and his wife Laura Ashley in 1953 then grew over the next 20 years„“ to become an international retail chain. Sales totalled over £276 million in 2000...
offices, between Bagleys Lane and Elbe Street.
There are also plans by another developer to re-develop the Lots Road Power Station
Lots Road Power Station
Lots Road Power Station is a disused coal and later oil-fired power station on the River Thames at Lots Road in Chelsea, London in the south-west of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which supplied electricity to the London Underground system...
, into 395 residential units. The Lots Road Power Station, close to the Thames, is a large, disused, coal-fired power station. It was designed in 1902 and completed in 1905 and until 2003 was used to provide power for 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...
. The developers hope to complete the building by 2013. These developments and the planned expansion of Imperial Wharf mean that the overground line which is already, at peak times, over crowded will need to be addressed to support the additional residents to the area
Services
Typical off-peak services (trains per hour) from the station are:- 4tph to , of which 2tph continue to (London Overground)
- 1tph to (Southern)
- 4tph to (London Overground)
- 1tph to South Croydon (Southern)
Transport links
Imperial Wharf station is served by London bus routes 391London Buses route 391
London Buses route 391 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to London United.-History:...
and C3
London Buses route C3
London Buses route C3 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Abellio London.-History:...
.
Imperial Wharf offers interchange with London River Services
London River Services
London River Services is a division of Transport for London , which manages passenger transport on the River Thames in London, UK. They do not own or operate any boats but license the services of other operators...
from Chelsea Harbour Pier
Chelsea Harbour Pier
Chelsea Harbour Pier is a pier on the River Thames, in London, United Kingdom. It is located on the North Bank of the Thames, in the Sands End area of Chelsea...
, which is located approximately 200 metres away. Thames Executive Charters
Thames Executive Charters
Thames Executive Charters is a river boat company which provides river bus services and cruises on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. The company also provides private charters with on-board catering and entertainment...
operate peak-hour river bus services between Putney
Putney Pier
Putney Pier is located on Putney Embankment just to the West of Putney Bridge on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom.The pier is owned and operated by Livett's Launches and it is right at the start of the famous Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race.There is a commuter service operated...
and Blackfriars
Blackfriars Millennium Pier
Blackfriars Millennium Pier is a pier on the River Thames, in the Blackfriars area of London, United Kingdom. It is served by boats operating under licence from London River Services and is situated on the north bank of the Thames, adjacent to Blackfriars Bridge.The pier is located almost directly...
. The development also has its own pier at Imperial Wharf Marina from where Thames Clippers operate services.
Future proposals
There are proposals to include a stop at this location, on the proposed Chelsea-Hackney LineChelsea-Hackney Line
The Chelsea–Hackney line is a safeguarded route for an underground railway running from south-west London to north-east London...
. If these plans are carried forward, then it would provide an interchange between London Overground
London Overground
London Overground is a suburban rail network in London and Hertfordshire. It has been operated by London Overground Rail Operations since 2007 as part of the National Rail network, under the franchise control and branding of Transport for London...
services and either 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...
or mainline commuter rail services, depending on which standards the new line is built to.