Fenchurch Street railway station Facts for Kids

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Two class 357 trains at Fenchurch Street railway station
Fenchurch Street Location of Fenchurch Street in Central London
Location	Tower
Local authority	City of London
Managed by	C2c
Owner	Network rail Transport for London
Station code	FST
Number of platforms	4
Fare zone	1
OSI	Aldgate Bank-Monument Liverpool Street Tower Gateway Tower Hill
1841	Fenchurch street station opened
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Fenchurch Street Station is a busy train station in the City of London, England. It is one of the main train stations in London where journeys start or end. The station is managed by a train company called c2c.

All trains that arrive at or leave Fenchurch Street Station are operated by c2c. This station is the main London hub for c2c services. These trains connect London with towns and cities in Essex, like Southend-on-Sea.

History of Fenchurch Street Station
- Early Days and Opening
- Changes and Growth Over Time
What Happens at the Station Today
Getting to Fenchurch Street Station
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History of Fenchurch Street Station

Early Days and Opening

Fenchurch Street Station first opened its doors in 1841. It was built by the London and Blackwall Railway. This railway was one of the earliest in London. It connected the City of London with the docks at Blackwall.

The original station building was quite simple. It was designed to serve the growing number of people. These people wanted to travel between central London and the busy port areas.

Changes and Growth Over Time

The station you see today was mostly built in 1854. It was designed by an engineer named George Berkley. Later, in the 1870s, a special zig-zag canopy was added. This canopy helped protect passengers from the weather.

For many years, the station used steam trains. However, in 1961, the railway lines were changed. They were updated to use electricity. This made the trains faster and cleaner.

What Happens at the Station Today

Fenchurch Street Station is still a very important place for commuters. These are people who travel to work every day. The station mainly serves passengers traveling to and from Essex.

The c2c trains from Fenchurch Street go to places like Grays, Shoeburyness, and Southend Central. It is known for being one of London's smaller main line stations. It only serves one train company.

Getting to Fenchurch Street Station

The station is located in the heart of the City of London. This is London's financial district. It is easy to reach Fenchurch Street Station using other types of public transport.

You can connect to the London Underground (Tube) network. Nearby Tube stations include Aldgate, Bank-Monument, and Tower Hill. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is also close by. You can find DLR services at Bank-Monument and Tower Gateway.

Another major station, Liverpool Street, is also not too far away. This makes Fenchurch Street a convenient spot for many travelers.

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The station has an entrance on Cooper's Row, closer to Tower Hill on the London Underground network.
The station in the early 1980s; this building was constructed in 1854 by George Berkley. The zig-zag canopy is an addition from the 1870s.
Railway Clearing House diagram of the Fenchurch Street area, 1906.
Fenchurch Street station in 1961, immediately before electrification
C2C 357037 at Fenchurch Street
View of the platforms
An abandoned hydraulic accumulator tower to the east of Fenchurch Street station, now demolished