Canning Town station facts for kids
Northern entrance to Canning Town station
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| Location | Canning Town |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Newham |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Owner | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 4 |
| Fare zone | 3 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2005 | 7.725 million |
| 2007 | 8.099 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1847 | Opened |
| 1994 | DLR branch to Beckton started |
| 1999 | Jublilee Line started |
| 2005 | DLR branch to King George V opened |
| 2006 | North London Line service discontinued |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Canning Town station is a busy place where you can switch between different types of transport in East London. It's like a big hub! You can catch the London Underground's Jubilee Line trains here. You can also find the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) at this station. Plus, many local buses stop nearby. Canning Town station is located in Travelcard Zone 3.
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What is Canning Town Station?
Canning Town station is a very important transport spot in East London. It helps thousands of people travel every day. It connects different parts of London through its train and bus services.
Jubilee Line Services
The Jubilee Line is part of the London Underground network. From Canning Town, you can travel on the Jubilee Line towards North Greenwich or West Ham. This line helps you get to many famous places in London.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Services
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a special train system. It runs mostly above ground. At Canning Town, the DLR connects to different areas. You can travel towards East India or Royal Victoria and West Silvertown. The DLR is great for exploring the Docklands area.
Future Plans for the Station
There are exciting plans for Canning Town station in the future. These plans will make it even better for travellers.
New DLR Connections
The DLR is going to get even bigger! There are plans to extend the DLR from Canning Town. It will go all the way to Stratford International. This means more trains and easier travel to Stratford. If you want to go further, you might need to change trains.
Possible New Station
There might also be a new DLR station built nearby. It could be called Thames Wharf. This new station would help people in a developing area. It depends on how the area grows and changes.
Gallery
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Eastbound Jubilee Line platform looking north
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Eastbound Jubilee line platform looking south
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Eastbound DLR platform looking south
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Eastbound DLR platform looking north
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Interior of the bus station
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Jubilee line roundel, westbound platform
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DLR signage, westbound platform
Images for kids
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The platforms in 1983
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DLR platforms stacked above Jubilee line platforms
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Carving commemorating the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company by Richard Kindersley
