City Thameslink railway station facts for kids
City Thameslink station is a busy National Rail train station in the City of London. It has two main entrances. The south entrance is on Ludgate Hill, close to Ludgate Circus. The north entrance is on Holborn Viaduct. Both of the station's platforms are underground, meaning they are below the ground. This station is an important stop on the Thameslink train line.
Southern entrance on Ludgate Hill
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| Location | Holborn Viaduct / Ludgate Hill |
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| Local authority | City of London |
| Managed by | Thameslink |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Station code | CTK |
| DfT category | C1 |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| 2012–13 |  5.541 million |
| — interchange | 475 |
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| 1990 | Opened as St. Paul's Thameslink |
| 1991 | Renamed City Thameslink |
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History of City Thameslink Station
When the Station Opened
City Thameslink station first opened its doors on 22 May 1990. When it first opened, it was known by a different name. It was called St Paul's Thameslink.
Name Change and Improvements
The station's name changed to City Thameslink in 1991. Since then, the train lines around the station have seen many updates. In 2010, the station itself was improved. These changes made it ready to handle longer trains. Now, trains with up to 12 carriages can use the station.
Train Services at City Thameslink
Who Runs the Trains?
All the train services that stop at City Thameslink station are run by Thameslink. Thameslink is a train company that connects many towns and cities.
Where Do the Trains Go?
From City Thameslink, you can catch trains that go to different places.
| Preceding station |  National Rail |
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London Blackfriars
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Kentish Town - Sevenoaks (off peak trains)
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London Blackfriars
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During busy times, like rush hour, trains travel on the Thameslink route. They can go to places like Bedford, Luton, and St Albans. These trains also connect to the Sutton Loop and continue to Sevenoaks.
When it's not rush hour, trains also run between Kentish Town and Sevenoaks. This means you can travel to many different locations from City Thameslink.
Images for kids
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Northern entrance on Holborn Viaduct
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St Paul's Thameslink station shortly after opening, with the remains of Holborn Viaduct railway station in the background
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See also
In Spanish: Estación de City Thameslink para niños
