Lakenheath railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lakenheath |
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| Location | |
| Place | Lakenheath |
| Local authority | Forest Heath |
| Grid reference | TL723863 |
| Operations | |
| Station code | LAK |
| Managed by | Greater Anglia |
| Platforms in use | 2 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| Annual rail passenger usage | |
| 2004/05 * |  103 |
| 2005/06 * | 141 |
| 2006/07 * |  112 |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
| * Annual passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Lakenheath from Office of Rail Regulation statistics. | |
Lakenheath railway station is a small train station located in Suffolk, England. It has two platforms where trains stop. The trains that use this station are currently run by a company called Greater Anglia.
This station is an important link for the village of Lakenheath. It helps people travel to and from the area by train.
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About Lakenheath Station
Lakenheath railway station is a quiet spot on the railway line. It serves the village of Lakenheath in Suffolk. The station is managed by Greater Anglia, which is the company that runs the trains here.
Where is it?
The station is in the county of Suffolk, which is in the east of England. It's close to the village of Lakenheath. This area is known for its flat land and farming.
A Bit of History
Lakenheath railway station first opened a very long time ago, in 1845. It was originally part of the Great Eastern Railway. Over the years, it has seen many changes. It continues to connect the local community to the wider rail network.
How Many People Use It?
The number of people using Lakenheath station changes each year. For example, in 2004-2005, about 103 people used it. By 2007-2008, this number jumped to 552. Then it went down again. This shows that the station's use can go up and down depending on different things.
What is a Request Stop?
Lakenheath is a "request stop." This means that trains do not automatically stop here. If you want to get on a train, you need to signal to the driver. If you are on a train and want to get off at Lakenheath, you need to tell the conductor. This is common for smaller, less busy stations.
The Old Signal Box
Near the station, there used to be a signal box. A signal box is a building where a person called a signalman would control the train signals and points. This helped trains move safely along the tracks. The signal box at Lakenheath was closed in June 2012. Now, signals are controlled from a central location using computers.
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The old signal box at Lakenheath, which is no longer used.
