Symbol: | underground |
Dagenham Heathway | |
Manager: | London Underground |
Locale: | Dagenham |
Borough: | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham |
Platforms: | 2 |
Fare Zone: | 5 |
Access: | yes |
Coordinates: | 51.5417°N 0.1469°W |
Years1: | 12 September 1932 |
Years2: | 1948 |
Years3: | 1 May 1949 |
Years4: | 1969 |
Events1: | Opened as Heathway |
Events2: | Ownership transferred to British Railways |
Events3: | Station renamed Dagenham Heathway |
Events4: | Ownership transferred to London Transport |
Tubeexits06: | 3.523 |
Tubeexits07: | 3.725 |
Tubeexits08: | 4.080 |
Tubeexits09: | 4.239--> |
Dagenham Heathway is a London Underground station serving the town of Dagenham in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, east London. It is on the District line between and . It is along the line from the eastern terminus at and to in central London where the line divides into numerous branches.
The station was opened on 12 September 1932. The station was constructed and initially operated by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway with services provided by the District line from the outset. The station was called Heathway when it first opened, changing to its present name in 1949.
It is of similar design to and with the platforms arranged on a central island with a long sloping walkway connection to the ticket hall. The 1930s station buildings were extensively refurbished during 2005 and 2006.
Typical off-peak service from the station is:
London Buses routes 145, 173, 174, 175, 364 and school route 673 serve the station.[1]