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{{Short description|Network Rail station in Essex, England}}
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| name = Purfleet
| name = Purfleet
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| image = [[image:Purfleet station building.JPG|250px]]
| manager = [[c2c]]
| manager = [[c2c]]
| fare_zone = G
| owner = [[Network Rail]]
| locale = [[Purfleet]]
| fare_zone_note= from January 2010
| locale = [[Purfleet]]
| borough = [[Thurrock]]
| borough = [[Thurrock]]
| platforms = 2
| start = 1854
| symbol = rail
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| fare_zone = A
| railcode = PFL
| access = yes
| access_note = <ref>{{citation step free south east rail}}</ref>
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'''Purfleet''' is a railway station located in [[Purfleet]], [[Thurrock]], [[Essex]] in the [[East of England]]. It is situated just north of London Road, and a [[level crossing]] is provided for traffic. The station was opened in 1854 as part of the [[London, Tilbury and Southend Railway]] and is located {{convert|15.98|mi|km|abbr=on}} down the line from [[London Fenchurch Street]]. Passenger train services are provided by [[c2c]].
'''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>


==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>
Purfleet station is served solely by [[London, Tilbury and Southend Railway|London, Tilbury and Southend Line]] trains heading inbound to [[Fenchurch Street railway station|Fenchurch Street]] in central London and outbound to [[Shoeburyness railway station|Shoeburyness]] in eastern [[Essex]]. Inbound trains operate about every 30 minutes during off-peak hours and supplemented with trains running up to fifteen minutes apart during peak hours.<ref name="timetable">[http://www.c2c-online.co.uk/tickets_timetables/current_timetable__1 c2c timetable] ''c2c'' Retrieved [[2009-05-30]]</ref> Inbound trains take 32 minutes to reach London at an average of {{convert|30.0|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} calling at all stations to London.<ref name="timetable"/> On Sundays, trains run hourly from Purfleet hourly to Grays and Barking.
* 2 tph (trains per hour) westbound to [[Fenchurch Street railway station|London Fenchurch Street]]
* 2 tph eastbound to {{rws|Grays}}


==Future plans==
Outbound trains operate at 30-minute intervals during off-peak hours with supplementary service during peak hours, terminating at Grays, Pitsea, or Southend Central. Trains take six minutes to arrive at Grays at an average of {{convert|38.5|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, 27 minutes to arrive at Pitsea at {{convert|36.6|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, and 46 minutes to arrive at {{convert|33.4|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="timetable"/>


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>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
image:Purfleet station look east2.JPG|Platforms looking eastbound
image:Purfleet station look west.JPG|Platforms looking westbound
image:Purfleet station high eastbound.JPG|Looking eastbound from footbridge, with Dartford Crossing just visible in the background
image:Purfleet station signage.JPG|Platform signage
</gallery>


==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Railway stations in Essex]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Essex]]
[[Category:DfT Category D stations]]
[[Category:Transport in Thurrock]]
[[Category:Transport in Thurrock]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1854]]
[[Category:Former London, Tilbury and Southend Railway stations]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1854]]
[[Category:Railway stations served by c2c]]
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[[Category:Purfleet|Railway station]]




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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