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London Bridge station
London Bridge station
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NameLondon Bridge
Coordinates51.5042, -0.0865
LineSoutheastern, Thameslink, Southern
Platforms15
CodeLBG
OwnedNetwork Rail
ManagedNetwork Rail

London Bridge station is a major National Rail station located in the London Borough of Southwark, near the River Thames and Tower Bridge. The station is managed by Network Rail and is a key transport hub, serving Southeastern, Thameslink, and Southern trains, with connections to Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport, and Brighton. The station is also close to the Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, and the Shard London Bridge, and is a short walk from City Hall and the Greater London Authority. The station is served by London Bus routes, including the RV1, 43, and 381, which connect to Trafalgar Square, Aldwych, and Waterloo Road.

● History

The original London Bridge station was opened in 1836 by the London and Greenwich Railway, with services to Greenwich and Croydon. The station was later expanded and rebuilt by the South Eastern Railway and the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, with new lines and platforms added to serve Dover, Folkestone, and Brighton. During World War II, the station suffered damage from The Blitz, and was later rebuilt and modernized in the 1950s and 1960s, with the introduction of British Rail services to Gatwick Airport and Luton Airport. The station has undergone several renovations and upgrades, including the addition of new platforms and facilities, and the introduction of Thameslink services to Bedford and Cambridge.

● Layout and facilities

The station has 15 platforms, with a mix of through and terminating platforms, and a range of facilities, including shops, restaurants, and cafes, such as Marks & Spencer, Pret a Manger, and Costa Coffee. The station is also home to a National Rail ticket office, and has ATMs, toilets, and baby changing facilities. The station is accessible, with step-free access to all platforms, and has a range of services for passengers with disabilities, including assistance dogs and wheelchair ramps. The station is also close to the London Bridge Hospital, Guy's Hospital, and the Evelina London Children's Hospital.

● Services

The station is served by a range of train operating companies, including Southeastern, Thameslink, and Southern, with frequent services to Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport, and Brighton. The station is also a key hub for commuter services, with trains to Cannon Street, Charing Cross, and Victoria, and has connections to Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport via Paddington and Liverpool Street. The station is also served by London Bus routes, including the RV1, 43, and 381, which connect to Trafalgar Square, Aldwych, and Waterloo Road, and has night bus services to Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport.

● Redevelopment

The station has undergone several redevelopment projects, including the Thameslink Programme, which added new platforms and facilities, and the London Bridge Redevelopment project, which improved the station's layout and accessibility. The station has also been upgraded with new signalling systems, and has had improvements to its ticketing systems and passenger information systems. The station is also part of the Bakerloo line extension, which will connect the station to Lambeth North and Elephant & Castle, and has plans for further upgrades and expansions, including the introduction of Crossrail services to Heathrow Airport and Reading.

● Connections

The station is well-connected to other parts of London, with nearby Tube stations, including London Bridge, Borough, and Bermondsey, which are served by the Jubilee line, Northern line, and London Overground. The station is also close to the River Thames, and has river bus services to Westminster, Embankment, and Blackfriars, and has connections to Canary Wharf and The O2 Arena via the Jubilee line and DLR. The station is also served by London Bus routes, including the RV1, 43, and 381, which connect to Trafalgar Square, Aldwych, and Waterloo Road, and has night bus services to Heathrow Airport and Stansted Airport. Category:Railway stations in London

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