Upney tube station

Upney is a London Underground station located on Upney Lane in Barking, east London. It is on the District line between Barking station to the west and Becontree station to the east. It is 10.96 kilometres (6.81 mi) along the line from the eastern terminus at Upminster and 23.24 kilometres (14.44 mi) to Earl's Court in central London where the line divides into three branches. It is in London fare zone 4.

The station was opened in 1932 by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway on the local electrified tracks that were extended to Upminster from Barking.

History

Upney, High Upney and Low Upney arguably lost their identity when they were swallowed up by the town of Barking. They apparently lost that identity after the station opened, as Upney was shown on an Ordnance Survey map fully revised in 1932, when the area was less built-up than it is today.

Upney station was opened in 1932 when the electrified District line was extended to Upminster from Barking. The station was constructed and initially operated by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway with services provided by the District line from the outset.

Design

The station buildings are of typical 1930s design and the platforms are arranged on a central island with a sloping walkway connection to the ticket hall. The station design is very similar to Dagenham Heathway and Elm Park.

Services

Typical off-peak service from the station is:

• 12 tph (trains per hour) east to Upminster
• 6 tph west to Ealing Broadway
• 6 tph west to Richmond

Connections

London Buses route 62 serves the station.

References

External links

• Loxford Chase