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Coordinates: 51°28′28″N 0°01′21″W / 51.4744°N 0.0225°W / 51.4744; -0.0225
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The station is located between [[Greenwich station|Greenwich]] and [[Elverson Road DLR station|Elverson Road]] stations, and is on the boundary of [[Travelcard Zone 2]] and [[Travelcard Zone 3|3]]. It is sited in the [[Royal Borough of Greenwich]] and is very close to the boundary with the [[London Borough of Lewisham]].<ref name="Magic">{{cite web|url=http://www.magic.gov.uk/website/magic/opener.htm?startTopic=magadminareas&xygridref=537492,176833&startScale=5000 |work= MAGIC – Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside|access-date=2009-01-25 |title=Administrative Areas |publisher=Natural England }}</ref>
The station is located between [[Greenwich station|Greenwich]] and [[Elverson Road DLR station|Elverson Road]] stations, and is on the boundary of [[Travelcard Zone 2]] and [[Travelcard Zone 3|3]]. It is sited in the [[Royal Borough of Greenwich]] and is very close to the boundary with the [[London Borough of Lewisham]].<ref name="Magic">{{cite web|url=http://www.magic.gov.uk/website/magic/opener.htm?startTopic=magadminareas&xygridref=537492,176833&startScale=5000 |work= MAGIC – Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside|access-date=2009-01-25 |title=Administrative Areas |publisher=Natural England }}</ref>


The station layout consists of two elevated [[side platform]]s which run roughly north–south over the [[A2 road (Great Britain)|A2 road]] and parallel to the [[River Ravensbourne]].
The station layout consists of two elevated [[side platform]]s which run roughly north–south over the [[A2 road (Great Britain)|A2 road]] and parallel to the [[River Ravensbourne]].


The station was opened in 1999 as part of the southern extension from [[Island Gardens DLR station|Island Gardens]] to [[Lewisham DLR station|Lewisham]].
The station was opened in 1999 as part of the southern extension from [[Island Gardens DLR station|Island Gardens]] to [[Lewisham DLR station|Lewisham]].
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* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/transportaccessibility/dlr/3261.aspx Docklands Light Railway: Deptford Bridge]
* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/transportaccessibility/dlr/3261.aspx Docklands Light Railway: Deptford Bridge]

[[File:Deptford Bridge DLR station 2005-12-10.jpg|thumb|Deptford Bridge DLR Station before the 3 car capacity programme.]]


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Revision as of 12:28, 26 April 2023

Deptford Bridge Docklands Light Railway
Deptford Bridge is located in Greater London
Deptford Bridge
Deptford Bridge
Location of Deptford Bridge in Greater London
LocationDeptford
Local authorityRoyal Borough of Greenwich
Managed byDocklands Light Railway
Number of platforms2
AccessibleYes[1]
Fare zone2 and 3
DLR annual boardings and alightings
2018Decrease 4.005 million[2]
2019Increase 4.214 million[3]
2020Decrease 1.139 million[4]
2021Increase 1.766 million[5]
2022Increase 2.770 million[6]
Key dates
20 November 1999Opened
Other information
Coordinates51°28′28″N 0°01′21″W / 51.4744°N 0.0225°W / 51.4744; -0.0225
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Deptford Bridge is a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station in Deptford, London in England. The station is elevated above both local roads and Deptford Creek, and is adjacent to Lewisham College and Deptford market.

Location

The station is located between Greenwich and Elverson Road stations, and is on the boundary of Travelcard Zone 2 and 3. It is sited in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and is very close to the boundary with the London Borough of Lewisham.[7]

The station layout consists of two elevated side platforms which run roughly north–south over the A2 road and parallel to the River Ravensbourne.

The station was opened in 1999 as part of the southern extension from Island Gardens to Lewisham.

The station was largely reconstructed and considerably enhanced when it was extended to enable 3-car trains to call at it.

Preceding station Docklands Light Railway DLR Following station
Greenwich
towards Bank
Docklands Light Railway
Bank–Lewisham
Elverson Road
towards Lewisham

Connections

London Buses routes 47, 53, 177, 453 and night route N89 serve the station.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Step free Tube Guide" (PDF). Transport for London. April 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2018. Transport for London. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2019. Transport for London. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2020. Transport for London. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2021. Transport for London. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2022. Transport for London. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Administrative Areas". MAGIC – Multi Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside. Natural England. Retrieved 25 January 2009.
  8. ^ "Buses from Deptford" (PDF). TfL. September 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
Deptford Bridge DLR Station before the 3 car capacity programme.