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Main entrance to Surrey Quays station

Surrey Quays is a train station in London, England. It's part of the London Overground network, specifically on the East London line.

About Surrey Quays Station

Surrey Quays station is located in an area called Rotherhithe. This area is part of the London Borough of Southwark. The station is in Travelcard Zone 2. This means it's in a central part of London for travel tickets.

Train Lines and Connections

If you travel north from Surrey Quays, the very next station you'll reach is Canada Water.

When you travel south from Surrey Quays, the railway line splits into two different directions:

  • One path goes towards Clapham Junction.
  • The other path goes to stations like New Cross, Crystal Palace, and West Croydon.

Station History

The station was closed for a while in late 2007. This was so it could be updated and made better. It opened again on April 27, 2010. Since then, it has been an important part of the London Overground train system.

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