Silver Street railway station facts for kids
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| Location | Edmonton |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Enfield |
| Managed by | London Overground |
| Station code | SLV |
| DfT category | D |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 4 |
| Railway companies | |
| Original company | Great Eastern Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 22 July 1872 | Station opened |
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Silver Street is a busy railway station located in Edmonton, a part of North London. It is found on Sterling Way, quite close to Fore Street. This station is an important stop for people traveling by train in the area.
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About Silver Street Station
Silver Street station has two platforms. These are the areas where passengers wait for trains. It is managed by London Overground, which is a train service that helps people travel across London. The station is in Fare Zone 4. This zone system helps work out how much train tickets cost.
Where is Silver Street Station?
The station is located in the London Borough of Enfield. This is one of the many areas that make up Greater London. Silver Street is a key part of the local transport network for people living in Edmonton and nearby areas.
What Trains Use Silver Street?
Trains from Silver Street travel in two main directions. If you go away from central London, the next station is Edmonton Green. If you travel towards central London, the next stop is White Hart Lane. All trains from Silver Street heading towards the city end their journey at Liverpool Street station. Liverpool Street is a very large and important station in the City of London.
A Bit of History
Silver Street station first opened a long time ago, on 22 July 1872. It was originally built and operated by a company called the Great Eastern Railway. Over the years, the railway system in Britain changed. After the Great Eastern Railway, the station became part of the London and North Eastern Railway. Today, it is part of the modern London Overground network.
