Epping tube station facts for kids
Station entrance
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| Location | Epping |
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| Local authority | District of Epping Forest |
| Grid reference | TL462015 |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes (Platform 1 is step free exit only but Platform 2 is fully accessible.) |
| Fare zone | 6 |
| Key dates | |
| 1865 | Opened |
| 1949 | London Underground services start |
| 18 April 1966 | Goods yard closed |
| 1994 | Ongar services end |
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Epping is a train station in Epping, Essex. It's part of the London Underground network. This station is special because it's the very last stop on the north-eastern end of the Central line. This means if you're traveling on the Central Line towards Epping, this is where the train journey ends!
The station right before Epping is Theydon Bois. It's only about a three-minute train ride away. Epping station is located in the Epping Forest District of Essex. It's one of eight London Underground stations found in this area. Epping station is in Travelcard Zone 6, which helps decide how much your train ticket costs.
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What is a Terminus Station?
A terminus is the final stop on a railway line. At Epping, trains arrive and then usually turn around to start a new journey back towards central London. This makes Epping a very important station for people living in the area who want to travel into the city.
Epping Station's History
Epping station has been around for a long time! It first opened way back in 1865. For many years, it was part of a different railway system.
It wasn't until 1949 that the station became part of the London Underground's Central Line. This was a big change, connecting Epping directly to London's famous tube network.
In 1966, the station's goods yard closed. A goods yard is where trains used to load and unload items like food or materials. This shows how the station's role changed over time.
Later, in 1994, train services that went beyond Epping to a place called Ongar stopped running. So, Epping became the final stop for the Central Line.
Future Plans for Epping
There are ideas for new train lines in London. One proposed line is called Crossrail 2. If this line is built, Epping station might become part of it. This would connect Epping to even more places in London and beyond. It's exciting to think about how train travel might change in the future!
Images for kids
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Station platform Roundel
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Platform 1 looking north
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Platform 2 looking north, with a siding branching off to the left in the distance, and the former single-track route to Ongar to the right
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Platform 2 looking south
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Looking south from footbridge
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The station in 1957
