Dagenham Heathway tube station

Dagenham Heathway
Westbound platform
Dagenham Heathway Location of Dagenham Heathway in Greater London
Location	Dagenham
Local authority	London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Managed by	London Underground
Number of platforms	2
Accessible	Yes
Fare zone	5
London Underground annual entry and exit
2011	4.71 million
2012	4.91 million
2013	5.16 million
2014	5.80 million
Key dates
1932	Opened by London, Midland and Scottish Railway
1948	Ownership transferred to British Railways
1969	Ownership transferred to London Transport
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Dagenham Heathway is a London Underground station on the District line located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is in London fare zone 5.

History

The station was opened in 1932. The station was constructed and initially operated by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway with services provided by the District line from the outset. The station was called Heathway when it first opened, changing to its present name in 1949.

Design

It is of similar design to Upney and Elm Park with the platforms arranged on a central island with a long sloping walkway connection to the ticket hall. The 1930s station buildings were extensively refubished during 2005 and 2006.

Location

It is between Becontree and Dagenham East stations in Dagenham.

Services

Typical off-peak service from the station is:

• 12 tph (trains per hour) to Upminster
• 6 tph to Ealing Broadway via Tower Hill
• 6 tph to Richmond via Tower Hill

Preceding station		London Underground		Following station
Becontree towards Wimbledon, Richmond or Ealing Broadway		District line		Dagenham East towards Upminster

Connections

London Buses routes 173, 174 and 175 serve the station.