"Hornchurch station, inaugurated in 1885, has a rich history linked to the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway and later the District line's evolution."
"The station was part of a significant railway expansion in the late 1800s, allowing for improved transport from London to Southend via Upminster."
Hornchurch station, established in 1885, began as a stop on the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway, connecting London to Southend. Significant expansions were marked, including a ceremony in Upminster for a new railway extension in 1883. The station transitioned through various ownerships and upgrades, with a pivotal moment in 1932 when the District Railway service was extended to Hornchurch, subsequently leading to its official status as a District line station in 1933, alongside infrastructural enhancements such as additional platforms and a ticket office.
#hornchurch-station #district-line-history #railway-development #london-transport #1885-railway-expansion
Read at www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]