Dagenham Heathway tube station

{{short description|London Underground station}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}

{{Use British English|date=August 2012}}

{{Infobox London station|symbol=underground

| name = Dagenham Heathway

| alt_name =

| manager = London Underground

| manager1 =

| manager2 =

| owner =

| owner1 =

| owner2 =

| locale = Dagenham

| borough = London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

| platforms = 2

| fare_zone = 5

| fare_zone_1 =

| railcode =

| railcode2 =

| access = yes

| access_note ={{Citation step free tube map}}

| image_name = Dagenham Heathway tube station 2005-12-10 05.jpg

| image_alt =

| caption = District line westbound platform at the station

| coordinates = {{coord|51.54166|0.14694|type:railwaystation_region:GB|display=inline,title}}

| map_type =

| years1 = 12 September 1932

| years2 = 1948

| years3 = 1 May 1949

| years4 = 1969

| events1 = Opened as Heathway

| events2 = Ownership transferred to British Railways

| events3 = Station renamed Dagenham Heathway

| events4 = Ownership transferred to London Transport

| railexits0203 =

| railexits0405 =

| railexits0506 =

| railexits0607 =

| railexits0708 =

| railint0203 =

| railint0405 =

| railint0506 =

| railint0607 =

| railint0708 =

}}

Dagenham Heathway ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|d|æ|ɡ|ən|əm|_|ˈ|h|iː|θ|w|eɪ}}) is a London Underground station serving the town of Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, east London. It is on the District line between Becontree and Dagenham East stations, and is located in Travelcard Zone 5. It is {{convert|7.7|km}} along the line from the eastern terminus at {{stn|Upminster}} and {{convert|26.5|km}} to {{lus|Earl's Court}} in central London where the line divides into numerous branches.

History

The station was opened on 12 September 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 {{lus|Upney}} and {{lus|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 refurbished during 2005 and 2006.

Services

Dagenham Heathway station is on the District line between Becontree to the west and Dagenham East to the east. The typical off-peak service from the station is:

{{Adjacent stations|system=London Underground|line=District|left=Becontree|right=Dagenham East|type=Upminster}}

Connections

London Buses routes 145, 173, 174, 175, 364 and school route 673 serve the station.{{Cite web|url=https://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/dagenham-heathway-a4-0523.pdf|title=Buses from Dagenham Heathway|date=May 2023|website=TfL|access-date=26 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527153546/https://content.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-maps/dagenham-heathway-a4-0523.pdf|archive-date=27 May 2023|url-status=live}}

References