Victorian Stations: Railway Stations in England and Wales, 1836-1923

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In 2019/20, Victoria was the second-busiest station in the UK, with an estimated 73.6 million passenger entries/exits. [68] However, as with other stations, patronage dropped dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated usage figure fell 81% in 2020/21 to 13.8 million, although Victoria retained its rank in second place, behind Stratford. [69] Source 3: Extract from a report about the theft of a copper tap at Leeds Station written for the Board of the Great Northern Railway (Catalogue ref: RAIL 236/299/11) The way forward for other lines had been pointed up by the New Line and its use by the Bakerloo. Many suburban lines were connected to the Underground between the wars, including Shepherd's Bush to Ealing Broadway (a rural branch line until the 1920s) and the GER line to Loughton and Epping, both of which became part of the Central Line.

Minnis, John. Britain’s Lost Railways: The Twentieth-Century Destruction of Our Finest Railway Architecture. The Midland (and its successors) used the Tottenham & Hampstead to run trains from St Pancras to Southend from 1895 to 1961, and to Tilbury to connect with ocean liners until 1963. The Great Eastern (and successors) used it for services from St Pancras to Cambridge from 1870 to 1933. Great Northern and Great Western trains also went south of the river along the LCDR lines, and the Great Western had a freight depot (which did not close till 1962 and whose curved entrance ramp is still clearly visible) under Smithfield Market. Both companies, as well as the Midland, ran trains into Moorgate. The Great Western Railway in fact ran a great variety of trains into Farringdon and Moorgate - from Hammersmith, Kensington (now Kensington Olympia), Richmond, even Windsor. The introduction of the train timetable revolutionized travel in the 19th century. For the first time, travelers could plan their journeys in advance, knowing exactly when their train would depart and arrive. This made travel more convenient and reliable and helped to boost the popularity of the railways. In addition, the timetable also allowed railway companies to coordinate their services more efficiently, leading to a more streamlined and cost-effective operation. This was a failure and in 1870 the Midland Railway, based at St Pancras, took over the line, opening a link between it and Kentish Town , and running trains from Moorgate via the City Widened Lines to Tottenham. In 1888 a link was built from Highgate Road to Gospel Oak, but it was little used, abandoned in 1926, and not reopened again until 1981 (again, it is now part of the Overground).a b "Timetables". Southern. Select an appropriate timetable to verify the route and trains per hour. Archived from the original on 23 December 2016 . Retrieved 19 August 2017. Station Usage Data" (XLSX). Usage Statistics for London Stations, 2019. Transport for London. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020 . Retrieved 9 November 2020. Major milestone' as Victoria station tunnelling work finishes". Rail Technology

In August 1980 the station was closed completely while work commenced in readiness for the introduction of the new Metro system in 1982.Submissions by the Victoria Interchange Group to the Victoria Station Upgrade Public Enquiry". Persona. Archived from the original on 7 January 2011.

Today, the train timetable remains an essential part of railway operations. It is used by passengers to plan their journeys, and by railway companies to manage their services. With the advent of digital technology, timetables are now available online and can be accessed from mobile devices, making travel even more convenient. Despite the advances in technology, the basic principles of the train timetable remain the same as they did in the early 19th century, and it continues to play a crucial role in the world of rail travel. Michael Portillo TV Series & Bradshaw As of December 2022, the typical off-peak service run by Southeastern in trains per hour (tph) is: [77] a b "Rail and Underground Panel - Victoria Station Upgrade" (PDF). Transport for London. 16 October 2015 . Retrieved 23 July 2021.The line from London Bridge, to Croydon, was later extended to Epsom and beyond, and it was eventually absorbed into the Southern Railway in 1923. London & Birmingham line (L&BR) Today, the legacy of the London and Croydon Railway can still be seen in the modern transportation network of London. The L&CR was also a train operator that used London Bridge, which remains one of the busiest stations in the city, and it set the precedent for the extensive rail network that serves the capital today. The LC&DR and GWR jointly leased the 'Chatham' portion of the station for 999years from 28 June 1860, with the GWR responsible for 6.67%. [28] The LC&DR completed its main line as far as Canterbury on 3 December 1860 and began to use the LB&SCR station on that day. [39] The Eastern side in 1958 a b c d e f g h i j "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.