Enfield Lock railway station facts for kids
Enfield Lock railway station is a train station in north east London. It's located in the London Borough of Enfield. This station is in Travelcard Zone 6, which helps people figure out train fares. It's part of the Lea Valley Lines, which are on the West Anglian Railway. The company Abellio Greater Anglia runs all the trains and manages the station.
View southward towards London
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| Location | Enfield Lock |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Enfield |
| Managed by | Greater Anglia |
| Station code | ENL |
| DfT category | E |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 6 |
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| 1855 | Opened |
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Station History and Use
Enfield Lock station first opened in 1855. For many years, it was the main station for the Royal Small Arms Factory. This factory was a very important place that made weapons. It closed down in the late 1980s.
Today, the station is used by people living in the large housing area called Enfield Island Village. It also serves the Innova Science and Business park. This means many people use the station for their daily travel.
Station Features
Enfield Lock station has two platforms. These are the areas where people wait for trains. The station is managed by Greater Anglia, which is a train operating company. They make sure the trains run smoothly and the station is looked after.
Gallery
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Platforms looking south
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Platforms looking north
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Looking north towards Ordnance Road level crossing
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Ordnance Road level crossing in closed position
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Signage on platform with National Express logo on the right, indicating proximity to Innova Business & Science Park
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Level crossing looking west in 2005
Related pages
- Enfield Town railway station
- Enfield Chase railway station
- Train times and station information for Enfield Lock railway station from National Rail
