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'''North Sheen railway station''' is in the [[London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]], in south [[London]], and is in [[Travelcard Zone 3]]. The station was opened by the [[Southern Railway (Great Britain)|Southern Railway]] in 1930. It is not near Sheen but is on the eastern edge of Richmond. The station and all trains serving it are operated by [[South West Trains]]. Originally access to the island platforms was by a footbridge from both sides of the Manor Road level crossing, but now only that half of the bridge from the north remains. |
'''North Sheen railway station''' is in the [[London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]], in south [[London]], and is in [[Travelcard Zone 3]]. The station was opened by the [[Southern Railway (Great Britain)|Southern Railway]] in 1930. It is not near Sheen but is on the eastern edge of Richmond. The station and all trains serving it are operated by [[South West Trains]]. Originally access to the island platforms was by a footbridge from both sides of the Manor Road level crossing, but now only that half of the bridge from the north remains. |
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The station is a key transport hub, serving the Sheen area between Mortlake and Richmond stations on the [[South West Trains]] over-land rail service, and is the main stop-off point for commuters to the newly refurbished '''Richmond International Business Centre''' at Argyle House[http://http://www.citikey.com/business/DDXA667/]. It has also seen a boost in passenger numbers with the recent completion of the nearby spacious and much-admired 'Railway Cottages' development[http://www.findaproperty.com/displayprop.aspx?edid=00&salerent=1&pid=2300884&agentid=01218]. |
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== Services == |
== Services == |
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Revision as of 13:05, 12 November 2008
| North Sheen | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Sheen |
| Local authority | Richmond |
| Managed by | South West Trains |
| Station code(s) | NSH |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| National Rail annual entry and exit | |
| 2004–05 | 0.217 million[1] |
| 2005–06 | 0.211 million[1] |
| 2006–07 | 0.320 million[1] |
| Other information | |
| External links | |
 London transport portal | |
North Sheen railway station is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, in south London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The station was opened by the Southern Railway in 1930. It is not near Sheen but is on the eastern edge of Richmond. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains. Originally access to the island platforms was by a footbridge from both sides of the Manor Road level crossing, but now only that half of the bridge from the north remains.
The station is a key transport hub, serving the Sheen area between Mortlake and Richmond stations on the South West Trains over-land rail service, and is the main stop-off point for commuters to the newly refurbished Richmond International Business Centre at Argyle House[1]. It has also seen a boost in passenger numbers with the recent completion of the nearby spacious and much-admired 'Railway Cottages' development[2].
Services
The typical off-peak service from the station is:
- 8tph (trains per hour) to London Waterloo, of which:
- 4 run direct via Clapham Junction
- 2 run circuitously via Richmond, Kingston and Wimbledon
- 2 run circuitously via Richmond and Hounslow
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortlake | South West Trains Waterloo to Reading Line |
Richmond | ||
External links
- Train times and station information for North Sheen railway station from National Rail
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- ^ a b c "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.