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'''Purfleet railway station''' is on the [[London, Tilbury and Southend line]] serving the town of [[Purfleet]], Essex. It is {{convert|16|mi|2|chain|km}} down the line from [[Fenchurch Street railway station|London Fenchurch Street]] and it is situated between {{rws|Rainham|Essex}} to the west and {{rws|Grays}} to the east. Its three-letter station code is PFL.
'''Purfleet railway station''' is on the [[London, Tilbury and Southend line]] serving the town of [[Purfleet]], Essex. It is {{convert|16|mi|2|chain|km}} down the line from [[Fenchurch Street railway station|London Fenchurch Street]] and it is situated between {{rws|Rainham|Essex}} to the west and {{rws|Grays}} to the east. Its three-letter station code is PFL.


It was opened in 1854 by the [[London Tilbury and Southend Railway]] and initially trains ran from Tilbury to Stratford where the train split for either [[Bishopsgate railway station|Spitalfields]] or [[Fenchurch Street railway station|Fenchurch Street]]. The station and all trains serving it are currently operated by [[c2c]]. Although outside London fare zone 6, the station became part of the [[Oyster card]] pay-as-you-go network in 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/mayor-decisions/docs/20091015-md457-fares-2010.pdf|publisher=Greater London Authority|title=Request for Mayoral Decision – MD457. Title: January 2010 Fare Changes|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5mReAWXEY?url=http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/mayor-decisions/docs/20091015-md457-fares-2010.pdf|archivedate=1 January 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
It was opened in 1854 by the [[London Tilbury and Southend Railway]] and initially trains ran from Tilbury to Stratford where the train split for either [[Bishopsgate railway station|Spitalfields]] or [[Fenchurch Street railway station|Fenchurch Street]]. The station and all trains serving it are currently operated by [[c2c]]. Although outside London fare zone 6, the station became part of the [[Oyster card]] pay-as-you-go network in 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/mayor-decisions/docs/20091015-md457-fares-2010.pdf|publisher=Greater London Authority|title=Request for Mayoral Decision – MD457. Title: January 2010 Fare Changes|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5mReAWXEY?url=http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/mayor-decisions/docs/20091015-md457-fares-2010.pdf|archivedate=1 January 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


== Services ==
==Services==
As of the June 2024 timetable the typical Monday to Friday off-peak service is:<ref>{{cite web |title=c2c Train Times |url=https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/05/6655b351d3b4b-6655b351d3b4c5362_Working_TT_Booklet_Digital_Landscape.pdf.pdf |publisher=c2c |access-date=1 June 2024 |date=June 2024}}</ref>

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* 2 tph (trains per hour) westbound to [[Fenchurch Street railway station|London Fenchurch Street]]
The typical off-peak service frequency is:
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* 2 tph eastbound to {{rws|Grays}}

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* 2 trains per hour (tph) westbound to [[Fenchurch Street railway station|London Fenchurch Street]];
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* 2 tph eastbound to {{rws|Grays}}.

During peak times there are additional services including some connecting to other sections of the line beyond Grays.


==Future plans==
==Future plans==


As part of a development involving up to 3000 new homes, there are plans to re-site, rename and upgrade the railway station. The station will be located slightly further north. The ticket office is to be moved overhead rather than to the side of the station and lifts and a new footbridge are proposed as well as a new larger car park and future space for retail. The level crossing may also be closed as part of these plans and replaced with a road bridge. One other thing proposed is that the name of the station be renamed to Purfleet on Thames, after the town was renamed in 2020 to attract more visitors. A planning application was submitted in May 2023.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-65581820|title=Vision for new Purfleet-on-Thames railway station moves forward|publisher=BBC News|date=13 May 2023|accessdate=26 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/purfleet-on-thames-railway-station-set-for-major-rebuild-as-plans-submitted-for-approval-62988/|title=Purfleet-on-Thames railway station set for major rebuild as plans submitted for approval|publisher=Ian Visits|date=25 May 2023|accessdate=26 May 2023}}</ref>
As part of a development involving up to 3000 new homes, there are plans to re-site, rename and upgrade the railway station. The station will be located slightly further north. The ticket office is to be moved overhead rather than to the side of the station and lifts and a new footbridge are proposed as well as a new larger car park and future space for retail. The level crossing may also be closed as part of these plans and replaced with a road bridge. One other thing proposed is that the name of the station be renamed to Purfleet on Thames, after the town was renamed in 2020 to attract more visitors. A planning application was submitted in May 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-65581820|title=Vision for new Purfleet-on-Thames railway station moves forward|publisher=BBC News|date=13 May 2023|accessdate=26 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/purfleet-on-thames-railway-station-set-for-major-rebuild-as-plans-submitted-for-approval-62988/|title=Purfleet-on-Thames railway station set for major rebuild as plans submitted for approval|publisher=Ian Visits|date=25 May 2023|accessdate=26 May 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:06, 25 November 2024

Purfleet National Rail
Purfleet is located in Essex
Purfleet
Purfleet
Location of Purfleet in Essex
LocationPurfleet
Local authorityThurrock
Managed byc2c
OwnerNetwork Rail
Station code(s)PFL
DfT categoryD
Number of platforms2
AccessibleYes[1]
Fare zoneA
National Rail annual entry and exit
2019–20Decrease 0.607 million[2]
2020–21Decrease 0.255 million[2]
2021–22Increase 0.445 million[2]
2022–23Increase 0.509 million[2]
2023–24Increase 0.550 million[2]
Key dates
1854Opened
Other information
External links
Coordinates51°28′52″N 0°14′13″E / 51.481°N 0.237°E / 51.481; 0.237
London transport portal

Purfleet railway station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend line serving the town of Purfleet, Essex. It is 16 miles 2 chains (25.8 km) down the line from London Fenchurch Street and it is situated between Rainham to the west and Grays to the east. Its three-letter station code is PFL.

It was opened in 1854 by the London Tilbury and Southend Railway and initially trains ran from Tilbury to Stratford where the train split for either Spitalfields or Fenchurch Street. The station and all trains serving it are currently operated by c2c. Although outside London fare zone 6, the station became part of the Oyster card pay-as-you-go network in 2010.[3]

Services

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As of the June 2024 timetable the typical Monday to Friday off-peak service is:[4]

Future plans

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As part of a development involving up to 3000 new homes, there are plans to re-site, rename and upgrade the railway station. The station will be located slightly further north. The ticket office is to be moved overhead rather than to the side of the station and lifts and a new footbridge are proposed as well as a new larger car park and future space for retail. The level crossing may also be closed as part of these plans and replaced with a road bridge. One other thing proposed is that the name of the station be renamed to Purfleet on Thames, after the town was renamed in 2020 to attract more visitors. A planning application was submitted in May 2023.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "London and South East" (PDF). National Rail. September 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.
  3. ^ "Request for Mayoral Decision – MD457. Title: January 2010 Fare Changes" (PDF). Greater London Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 January 2010.
  4. ^ "c2c Train Times" (PDF). c2c. June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Vision for new Purfleet-on-Thames railway station moves forward". BBC News. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Purfleet-on-Thames railway station set for major rebuild as plans submitted for approval". Ian Visits. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
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