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'''Cambridge Heath''' is a [[National Rail|railway]] station operated by [[London Overground]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tfl.gov.uk/overground/stop/910GCAMHTH/cambridge-heath-london-rail-station/?Input=Cambridge+Heath+(London)+Rail+Station|title=Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station|website=Transport for London}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/CBH/details.html|title=National Rail Enquiries - Station facilities for Cambridge Heath|website=nationalrail.co.uk}}</ref> in [[Bethnal Green]], East London. The station is {{convert|1|mi|61|chain|km}} down the line from [[Liverpool Street station|London Liverpool Street]] and is situated between {{rws|Bethnal Green}} and {{rws|London Fields}} on the [[Lea Valley lines]] to {{rws|Cheshunt}} and {{rws|Enfield Town}}. Its three-letter station code is CBH and it is in [[List of stations in London fare zone 2|Travelcard zone 2]].
'''Cambridge Heath''' is a station on the [[Weaver line]] of the [[London Overground]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tfl.gov.uk/overground/stop/910GCAMHTH/cambridge-heath-london-rail-station/?Input=Cambridge+Heath+(London)+Rail+Station|title=Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station|website=Transport for London}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/CBH/details.html|title=National Rail Enquiries - Station facilities for Cambridge Heath|website=nationalrail.co.uk}}</ref> located in [[Cambridge Heath]], [[East London]]. The station is {{convert|1|mi|61|chain|km}} down the line from [[Liverpool Street station|London Liverpool Street]] and is situated between {{rws|Bethnal Green}} and {{rws|London Fields}} on the Weaver line branch to {{rws|Cheshunt}} and {{rws|Enfield Town}}. Its three-letter station code is CBH and it is in [[List of stations in London fare zone 2|Travelcard zone 2]].

The station is named after the [[Cambridge Heath]] area of [[Hackney, London|Hackney]] across [[Hackney Road]].


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==History==
==History==
===Great Eastern Railway 1872-1922===
===Great Eastern Railway 1872-1922===
The station was opened on 27 May 1872 by the [[Great Eastern Railway]] (GER) as part of a more direct route to [[Enfield Town]] which before opening was accessed via Angel Road station. When built the station, which is built on a viaduct, had two platforms and a station building on the east side. In 1894, with increasing traffic, the GER opened two additional tracks on the eastern side of the station, which are known as the Fast Lines today and allow longer distance trains to pass trains that stop at Cambridge Heath.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Taylor|first1=D J|title=Camnridge Heath Station|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=July 1990|volume=63|pages=11}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last1=Wilson|first1=Bryan|title=Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=October 2002|volume=112|pages=21, 22}}</ref>
The station was opened on 27 May 1872 by the [[Great Eastern Railway]] (GER) as part of a more direct route to [[Enfield Town]] which before opening was accessed via Angel Road station. The station was located on a viaduct, had two platforms and a station building on the Up (east) side.


In 1894, with increasing traffic, the GER opened two additional tracks on the eastern side, which are known as the Fast Lines today, to allow longer distance trains to bypass the station.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Taylor|first1=D J|title=Cambridge Heath Station|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=July 1990|volume=63|pages=11}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last1=Wilson|first1=Bryan|title=Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=October 2002|volume=112|pages=21, 22}}</ref> No platforms were opened on these new lines. The 1872 station building was also demolished at that time, being replaced by a new building constructed beside the Fast Lines with access to platforms provided by means of a subway.
No platforms were ever built on these new lines. The 1872 station building was demolished and a new building to the east of the new tracks was built with the platforms accessed through a foot tunnel.


During [[World War I]] the station was closed as a wartime economy measure from 22 May 1916 reopening on 5 May 1919.<ref>Chronology of London Railways by H.V.Borley</ref>
During [[World War I]] the station was closed as a wartime economy measure from 22 May 1916, and was subsequently reopened on 5 May 1919.<ref>Chronology of London Railways by H.V.Borley</ref>


===London & North Eastern Railway (1923-1947)===
===London & North Eastern Railway (1923-1947)===
After the [[Railways Act 1921]], the country's railways were grouped into four companies, with effect from 1 January 1923. At Cambridge Heath, the [[London & North Eastern Railway]] (LNER) took over operations of the GER services.


After the [[Railways Act 1921]] the country's railways were grouped into four companies, with effect from 1 January 1923. At Hackney Downs the [[London & North Eastern Railway]] (LNER) took over operations of the GER services. The semaphore signalling was replaced by single searchlight signals which were able to display three-aspects (Green, Yellow or Red) through different a changeable lens arrangement, in 1935. It was also in 1935 that electrification of the lines through Cambridge Heath was suggested, although many years were to pass before these plans came to fruition.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Unknown|first1=letter|title=A-Z of GER stations Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=April 2003|volume=114|page=57}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last1=Wilson|first1=Bryan|title=Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=October 2002|volume=112|page=22}}</ref>
In 1935, the semaphore signalling was replaced by single searchlight signals which were able to display three aspects (Green, Yellow or Red) through different changeable lens arrangements. It was also in 1935 that electrification of the lines through Cambridge Heath was suggested, although many years were to pass before these plans came to fruition.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Unknown|first1=letter|title=A-Z of GER stations Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=April 2003|volume=114|page=57}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last1=Wilson|first1=Bryan|title=Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex|journal=Great Eastern Journal|date=October 2002|volume=112|page=22}}</ref>


===British Railways (1948-1994)===
===British Railways (1948-1994)===
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The station, along with neighbouring London Fields, was for many years only served during weekday peak periods, with regular daytime services not restarting until 1998, and evening and Saturday services from 2001.<ref>[http://www.railwatch.org.uk/chlfhistory.html Cambridge Heath and London Fields RUG - A Brief History of Cambridge Heath & London Fields] www.railwatch.org; Retrieved 9 January 2014</ref>
The station, along with neighbouring London Fields, was for many years only served during weekday peak periods, with regular daytime services not restarting until 1998, and evening and Saturday services from 2001.<ref>[http://www.railwatch.org.uk/chlfhistory.html Cambridge Heath and London Fields RUG - A Brief History of Cambridge Heath & London Fields] www.railwatch.org; Retrieved 9 January 2014</ref>


[[Oyster card (pay as you go) on National Rail|Oyster pay as you go]] cards were introduced at the station in 2008. The station and all services that call were previously operated by [[Abellio Greater Anglia]]. In 2015 Cambridge Heath transferred to [[London Overground]] and now appears on the [[tube map]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2014/may/tfl-appoints-london-overground-operator-to-run-additional-services|title= TFL appoints London Overground operator to run additional services|publisher=Transport for London|date= 28 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.railpro.co.uk/news/?idArticles=2024|title= TfL count on LOROL for support |work=[[Rail Professional]]|date= 28 May 2014}}</ref>
[[Oyster card (pay as you go) on National Rail|Oyster pay as you go]] cards were introduced at the station in 2008. The station and all services that call were previously operated by [[Abellio Greater Anglia]]. In May 2015, Cambridge Heath transferred to [[London Overground]] and now appears on the [[tube map]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2014/may/tfl-appoints-london-overground-operator-to-run-additional-services|title= TFL appoints London Overground operator to run additional services|publisher=Transport for London|date= 28 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.railpro.co.uk/news/?idArticles=2024|title= TfL count on LOROL for support |work=[[Rail Professional]]|date= 28 May 2014}}</ref>


As of November 2018, the station will take part in a "pay by face" facial technology trial called "Gateless Gatelines". It will be used for a trial to "nudge" passengers into ensuring they tap their payment card.<ref name=standard>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/could-scanners-like-these-solve-tube-and-train-crowds-a3997036.html|title=Could scanners like these solve tube and train crowds|author=Blunden, Mark|date=22 November 2018|newspaper=Evening Standard|location=London}}</ref> In the three-month data-gathering exercise 3D mapping "stereoscopic depth sensors" resembling ceiling-mounted shower heads will track people's movements. The system will be able to analyse from a person's movement through the gate whether they have touched in on the Oyster reader."<ref name=standard/>
As of November 2018, the station will take part in a "pay by face" facial technology trial called "Gateless Gatelines". It will be used for a trial to "nudge" passengers into ensuring they tap their payment card.<ref name=standard>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/could-scanners-like-these-solve-tube-and-train-crowds-a3997036.html|title=Could scanners like these solve tube and train crowds|author=Blunden, Mark|date=22 November 2018|newspaper=Evening Standard|location=London}}</ref> In the three-month data-gathering exercise 3D mapping "stereoscopic depth sensors" resembling ceiling-mounted shower heads will track people's movements. The system will be able to analyse from a person's movement through the gate whether they have touched in on the Oyster reader."<ref name=standard/>


==Services==
==Services==
All services at Cambridge Heath are operated as part of the [[Weaver line]] of the [[London Overground]] using {{brc|710}} [[Electric multiple unit|EMUs]].
The typical weekday off-peak service from Cambridge Heath is four trains per hour southbound to [[Liverpool Street station|London Liverpool Street]] and two trains per hour northbound to Cheshunt and two to Enfield Town. Service frequency is increased at peak times.<ref>{{NRtimes|May 2019|21}}</ref> London Overground services to [[Chingford railway station|Chingford]] pass by on the fast lines.

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[[File:Cambridge Heath station entrance geograph-3296920-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|left|Cambridge Heath in 1983]]
The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:<ref>{{NRtimes|June 2024|21}}</ref>
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* 4 tph to [[Liverpool Street station|London Liverpool Street]]
* 2 tph to {{stnlnk|Cheshunt}}
* 2 tph to {{stnlnk|Enfield Town}}

Additional services call at the station during the peak hours.

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|line=Weaver|type=Cheshunt & Enfield Town|left=Bethnal Green|right=London Fields
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==Connections==
==Connections==
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[[File:Cambridge Heath station entrance geograph-3296920-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|left|Cambridge Heath in August 1983]]
[[London Buses]] services serves the station, key routes [[London Buses route 26|26]], [[London Buses route 55|55]], [[London Buses route 254|254]], [[London Buses route 388|388]], local routes [[London Buses route 106|106]] and [[Docklands prefix routes|D6]], night routes [[List of night buses in London#N26|N26]], [[List of night buses in London#N55|N55]] and [[List of night buses in London#N253|N253]].
[[London Buses]] services serves the station, routes 106, [[London Buses route 26|26]], [[London Buses route 55|55]], 254, [[London Buses route 388|388]], D6 and night routes [[List of night buses in London#N26|N26]], [[List of night buses in London#N55|N55]] and [[List of night buses in London#N253|N253]].
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 13 December 2024

Cambridge Heath London Overground
Cambridge Heath railway station in February 2010
Cambridge Heath is located in Greater London
Cambridge Heath
Cambridge Heath
Location of Cambridge Heath in Greater London
LocationCambridge Heath
Local authorityLondon Borough of Tower Hamlets
Managed byLondon Overground
OwnerNetwork Rail
Station code(s)CBH
DfT categoryF1
Number of platforms2
Fare zone2
National Rail annual entry and exit
2019–20Decrease 0.774 million[1]
2020–21Decrease 0.252 million[1]
2021–22Increase 0.602 million[1]
2022–23Increase 0.771 million[1]
2023–24Increase 1.051 million[1]
Railway companies
Original companyGreat Eastern Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Eastern Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
27 May 1872 (1872-05-27)Station opened
22 May 1916Temporarily closed
5 May 1919Reopened
17 February 1986Temporarily closed
15 March 1986Reopened
Other information
External links
Coordinates51°31′56″N 0°03′26″W / 51.5321°N 0.0572°W / 51.5321; -0.0572
London transport portal

Cambridge Heath is a station on the Weaver line of the London Overground,[2][3] located in Cambridge Heath, East London. The station is 1 mile 61 chains (2.8 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Bethnal Green and London Fields on the Weaver line branch to Cheshunt and Enfield Town. Its three-letter station code is CBH and it is in Travelcard zone 2.

History

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Great Eastern Railway 1872-1922

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The station was opened on 27 May 1872 by the Great Eastern Railway (GER) as part of a more direct route to Enfield Town which before opening was accessed via Angel Road station. The station was located on a viaduct, had two platforms and a station building on the Up (east) side.

In 1894, with increasing traffic, the GER opened two additional tracks on the eastern side, which are known as the Fast Lines today, to allow longer distance trains to bypass the station.[4][5] No platforms were opened on these new lines. The 1872 station building was also demolished at that time, being replaced by a new building constructed beside the Fast Lines with access to platforms provided by means of a subway.

During World War I the station was closed as a wartime economy measure from 22 May 1916, and was subsequently reopened on 5 May 1919.[6]

London & North Eastern Railway (1923-1947)

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After the Railways Act 1921, the country's railways were grouped into four companies, with effect from 1 January 1923. At Cambridge Heath, the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) took over operations of the GER services.

In 1935, the semaphore signalling was replaced by single searchlight signals which were able to display three aspects (Green, Yellow or Red) through different changeable lens arrangements. It was also in 1935 that electrification of the lines through Cambridge Heath was suggested, although many years were to pass before these plans came to fruition.[7][8]

British Railways (1948-1994)

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On nationalisation in 1948 responsibility for operating the station fell to British Railways (Eastern Region).

The lines through Hackney were electrified in the late 1950s with electric services commencing operation on 21 November 1960.[9]

The privatisation era (1994-present day)

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The station, along with neighbouring London Fields, was for many years only served during weekday peak periods, with regular daytime services not restarting until 1998, and evening and Saturday services from 2001.[10]

Oyster pay as you go cards were introduced at the station in 2008. The station and all services that call were previously operated by Abellio Greater Anglia. In May 2015, Cambridge Heath transferred to London Overground and now appears on the tube map.[11][12]

As of November 2018, the station will take part in a "pay by face" facial technology trial called "Gateless Gatelines". It will be used for a trial to "nudge" passengers into ensuring they tap their payment card.[13] In the three-month data-gathering exercise 3D mapping "stereoscopic depth sensors" resembling ceiling-mounted shower heads will track people's movements. The system will be able to analyse from a person's movement through the gate whether they have touched in on the Oyster reader."[13]

Services

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All services at Cambridge Heath are operated as part of the Weaver line of the London Overground using Class 710 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[14]

Additional services call at the station during the peak hours.

Preceding station   London Overground Following station
Bethnal Green
towards Liverpool Street
 Weaver line
Lea Valley lines
 London Fields
towards Cheshunt or Enfield Town

Connections

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Cambridge Heath in August 1983

London Buses services serves the station, routes 106, 26, 55, 254, 388, D6 and night routes N26, N55 and N253.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.
  2. ^ "Cambridge Heath (London) Rail Station". Transport for London.
  3. ^ "National Rail Enquiries - Station facilities for Cambridge Heath". nationalrail.co.uk.
  4. ^ Taylor, D J (July 1990). "Cambridge Heath Station". Great Eastern Journal. 63: 11.
  5. ^ Wilson, Bryan (October 2002). "Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex". Great Eastern Journal. 112: 21, 22.
  6. ^ Chronology of London Railways by H.V.Borley
  7. ^ Unknown, letter (April 2003). "A-Z of GER stations Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex". Great Eastern Journal. 114: 57.
  8. ^ Wilson, Bryan (October 2002). "Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex". Great Eastern Journal. 112: 22.
  9. ^ Wilson, Bryan (October 2002). "Hackney Downs Station, Middlesex". Great Eastern Journal. 112: 25.
  10. ^ Cambridge Heath and London Fields RUG - A Brief History of Cambridge Heath & London Fields www.railwatch.org; Retrieved 9 January 2014
  11. ^ "TFL appoints London Overground operator to run additional services" (Press release). Transport for London. 28 May 2014.
  12. ^ "TfL count on LOROL for support". Rail Professional. 28 May 2014.
  13. ^ a b Blunden, Mark (22 November 2018). "Could scanners like these solve tube and train crowds". Evening Standard. London.
  14. ^ Table 21 National Rail timetable, June 2024
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