Ponders End railway station facts for kids
The station in 2007
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| Location | Ponders End |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Enfield |
| Managed by | Greater Anglia |
| Station code | PON |
| DfT category | C2 |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 5 |
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| 1840 | Opened |
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Ponders End railway station is a train station located in the northeast part of London, in an area called Ponders End. It's part of London's public transport system and is in Travelcard Zone 5. This means it's a bit further out from the very center of London. The station is on a line called the Lea Valley Lines, specifically the Tottenham Hale branch. It's about 16 kilometers (or 10 miles) north of London Liverpool Street, which is a very big train station in central London. All the trains that stop at Ponders End station are run by a company called Abellio Greater Anglia.
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About Ponders End Station
Ponders End station helps people travel around London and to other places. It's an important part of daily life for many students and families in the area.
Where is Ponders End Station?
The station is found in the London Borough of Enfield, which is one of the many local areas that make up London. It's located right in the heart of Ponders End.
When Did the Station Open?
Ponders End railway station has been around for a very long time! It first opened its doors to passengers way back in 1840. That makes it one of the older train stations in London.
How Many Platforms Does It Have?
The station has two platforms. Platforms are the raised areas next to the tracks where people wait for trains and get on or off. Having two platforms usually means trains can travel in both directions.
Who Operates the Trains?
The trains that use Ponders End station are operated by a company called Abellio Greater Anglia. They are responsible for running the trains, making sure they are on time, and helping passengers.
How Busy is Ponders End Station?
Train stations keep track of how many people use them. This is often measured by how many people enter or exit the station. For Ponders End, the number of passengers has been growing:
- In 2013-2014, about 389,000 people used the station.
- In 2014-2015, this number went up to 458,000.
- By 2015-2016, it increased again to 560,000.
- In 2016-2017, it was around 563,000.
This shows that more and more people are choosing to travel by train from Ponders End.
- Train times and station information for Ponders End railway station from National Rail
