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==History==
==History==
It once formed part of the [[Super Outer Circle]]. Midland trains ran through from [[St Pancras]] to [[Earl's Court]] via [[Acton Central railway station|Acton Central]] and [[Turnham Green tube station|Turnham Green]].
It once formed part of the [[Super Outer Circle]]. Midland trains ran through from [[St Pancras]] to [[Earl's Court]] via [[Acton Central railway station|Acton Central]] and [[Turnham Green tube station|Turnham Green]].

==Future==
{{Future London Transport Infrastructure}}

The present arrangement of three separate stations (Thameslink, Overground and Jubilee line) means that passengers wishing to change lines must walk along or cross West End Lane, a busy main road. A redevelopment proposal was put forward in 2004 by [[Chiltern Railways]] which would link the three West Hampstead stations with subterranean walkways. New platforms would be built for the [[Chiltern Main Line]], and possibly also for the [[Metropolitan line]], and the Thameslink and London Overground (formerly Silverlink) stations would be relocated on the east side of West End Lane.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/cms-service/download/asset/?asset_id=564194
|title=Planning Framework for West Hampstead Interchange Area Appendix 2
|publisher=London Borough of Camden
|date=2005-04-19
|accessdate=2008-07-29
|pages=25
}}</ref>
The redevelopment would involve demolishing existing buildings and the redevelopment of West End Lane as "a tree-lined boulevard".<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/35
|title=West Hampstead Interchange
|publisher=AlwaysTouchOut.com
|date=2006-01-11
|accessdate=2008-07-29
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/environment/planning-and-built-environment/planning-consultations/recently-completed-planning-consultations/west-hampstead-interchange-draft-planning-framework.en;jsessionid=A1B1F3E4933E5E57C796C7B2389A2E0E.node1
|title=West Hampstead Interchange Draft Planning Framework
|publisher=London Borough of Camden
|date=2005-04-19
|accessdate=2008-07-29
}}</ref> The plans were put on hold in 2007 due to uncertainty over the [[North London Line]] rail franchise.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.thecnj.co.uk/camden/031507/news031507_12.html
|title=Station interchange plans put on hold
|publisher=Camden New Journal
|date=2007-03-15
|accessdate=2008-07-29
}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}



<center>'''Former Services'''</center>
<center>'''Former Services'''</center>

Revision as of 11:37, 29 July 2008

For the other stations in West Hampstead, see West Hampstead stations.
West Hampstead Thameslink
LocationWest Hampstead
Local authorityLondon Borough of Camden
Managed byFirst Capital Connect
Station code(s)WHP
Number of platforms4
National Rail annual entry and exit
2004–050.484 million[1]
2005–060.594 million[1]
2006–073.049 million[1]
Other information
External links
London transport portal

West Hampstead Thameslink is a National Rail station on the Midland Main Line and is served by First Capital Connect trains as part of the Thameslink Line service between Kentish Town and Cricklewood.

It was built as West End by the Midland Railway in 1871 on its extension to St. Pancras, to serve the newly-developed area around the hamlet of West End.

It became West End and Brondesbury in 1904 and West Hampstead in 1905. It was popular for many years for people taking a day out on Hampstead Heath and those visiting the chalybeate springs in Hampstead itself.

The station is in Travelcard Zone 2. Since late 2007, Oyster Pay as you go has been available at the station.

East Midlands Trains InterCity services from Leeds, Sheffield and Leicester run through at high speed, but do not stop. Interchange with InterCity services can be made at Luton and St Pancras International.


Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
St Albans   First Capital Connect
Thameslink - Bedford to Brighton 		  London St. Pancras
Cricklewood   First Capital Connect
Thameslink - Sutton Loop 		  Kentish Town


History

It once formed part of the Super Outer Circle. Midland trains ran through from St Pancras to Earl's Court via Acton Central and Turnham Green.

Future

Template:Future London Transport Infrastructure

The present arrangement of three separate stations (Thameslink, Overground and Jubilee line) means that passengers wishing to change lines must walk along or cross West End Lane, a busy main road. A redevelopment proposal was put forward in 2004 by Chiltern Railways which would link the three West Hampstead stations with subterranean walkways. New platforms would be built for the Chiltern Main Line, and possibly also for the Metropolitan line, and the Thameslink and London Overground (formerly Silverlink) stations would be relocated on the east side of West End Lane.[2] The redevelopment would involve demolishing existing buildings and the redevelopment of West End Lane as "a tree-lined boulevard".[3][4] The plans were put on hold in 2007 due to uncertainty over the North London Line rail franchise.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.
  2. ^ "Planning Framework for West Hampstead Interchange Area Appendix 2". London Borough of Camden. 2005-04-19. p. 25. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  3. ^ "West Hampstead Interchange". AlwaysTouchOut.com. 2006-01-11. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  4. ^ "West Hampstead Interchange Draft Planning Framework". London Borough of Camden. 2005-04-19. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
  5. ^ "Station interchange plans put on hold". Camden New Journal. 2007-03-15. Retrieved 2008-07-29.


Former Services
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Cricklewood   Midland Railway
Dudding Hill Line 		  Finchley Road
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