West Ham station facts for kids
The station sign at West Ham
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| Location | West Ham |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Newham |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 6 |
| Fare zone | 3 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2005 | 2.955 million |
| 2007 | 3.169 million |
| National Rail annual entry and exit | |
| 2006–07 | 1.280 million |
| 2007–08 | 1.176 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1901 | Opened by LT&SR |
| 1902 | District Line started |
| 1999 | c2c and Jublilee Line started |
| 2006 | North London Line service discontinued |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
West Ham station is a busy transport hub in London. It serves three different types of train services: the London Underground (often called "the Tube"), the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and National Rail trains. This means you can catch many different trains here!
The station is part of the District Line, Hammersmith & City Line, and Jubilee Line of the London Underground. It also has train services run by c2c. West Ham station is located in Travelcard Zone 3. This is a special area used to calculate how much your train ticket will cost. London Underground manages the station, making sure everything runs smoothly. A great feature of West Ham station is that all its platforms are step-free. This means it's easy to get around for everyone, including people with buggies or wheelchairs, as there are no stairs to worry about between the street and the trains.
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Discover West Ham Station
West Ham station is a key part of London's transport network. It connects many different parts of the city and beyond. It has six platforms, which are the areas where you wait for your train.
Station History and Development
West Ham station has been around for a long time, growing and changing over the years:
- In 1901, the station first opened its doors. It was started by a company called the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway (LT&SR).
- The District Line trains started stopping here in 1902, making it easier for people to travel across London.
- A big change happened in 1999 when the Jubilee Line and c2c train services began using the station. This made West Ham even more important for commuters.
- In 2006, the North London Line service stopped using West Ham station.
Getting Around West Ham Station
The station is designed to be easy to use for everyone. With its step-free access, you can move easily from the street to any of the platforms. This is very helpful for passengers with luggage or those who need extra assistance.
Images for kids
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West Ham Station Signs with a DLR sign in the foreground and Jubilee line sign in the background.
- Train times and station information for West Ham station from National Rail
