London Fields railway station facts for kids
Entrance to London Fields railway station in 2008
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| Location | London Fields |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Hackney |
| Managed by | London Overground |
| Station code | LOF |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 2 |
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London Fields railway station is a train station located in the London Borough of Hackney in east London. It's about 4 km (2½ miles) northeast of the big London Liverpool Street station. This station is part of the Lea Valley lines, which are special train routes.
All the trains and the station itself are run by London Overground, a train service that helps people get around London. London Fields station is in Travelcard Zone 2, which is part of a system that helps you figure out how much your train ticket will cost.
What is London Overground?
London Overground is a train network that connects many parts of London. It's like a big spiderweb of train lines that helps people travel easily across the city. It's different from the Tube (subway) because most of its tracks are above ground.
Travelcard Zones Explained
London is divided into different areas called Travelcard Zones. These zones help decide how much you pay for public transport, like trains and buses. Zone 1 is the very center of London, and the zones go outwards from there. London Fields station is in Zone 2, which means it's just outside the busiest central area.
Station Features
London Fields station has two platforms. A platform is the area next to the train tracks where passengers wait for trains and get on and off. The station is managed by London Overground, ensuring it runs smoothly every day.
Gallery
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Looking north from the platform
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Looking south from the platform
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The fast tracks looking north
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Platform sign with the NEEA logo
- Train times and station information for London Fields railway station from National Rail
