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UK Stations Close to Charing Cross

Author: Catherine Richard
by Catherine Richard
Posted: Nov 30, 2013

Abbey Wood

Abbey Wood is a small district in the Borough of Greenwich. The station closest to the district is the Abbey Wood railway station. The station is the finishing point for the Cross rail One making it a busy station. Trains from the station run to Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge. The station is well equipped with all basic facilities such as restrooms, pay phones, refreshment facilities, car park and wheel chair access. Staff at the station are readily available for help. The station was first opened in 1849 and has been rebuilt twice since then. It station is currently under construction to prepare for the cross platform interchange between the eastern branches of the Cross rail network and the South Eastern service. The station is expected to be updated with dynamic designs by the end of 2018. This regeneration project will allow residents to travel through the capital without having to change trains. The journey time from the station to Heathrow airport will be reduced to 40 minutes.

Acton Central

Acton is a district located in the Borough of Ealing. It is located close to both Charing Cross and Acton Central stations. The place is surrounded by seven stations all carrying the name “Acton “. Acton Central on the North London Line was opened in the year 1853 and was the first station in Acton. It is located on the North and South Western Junction line. The introduction of the station enabled the occupants to travel easily to the city. The station serves all destinations between Richmond and Stratford along the east west direction. The station acts as a place of changing power supply from the overhead line equipment to 3rd rail and vice versa. In 2011 the platforms were reconstructed to permit longer trains. The station is owned and maintained by Network Rail. It station is well equipped with all basic facilities such as restroom, payphones and passenger help points.

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