This document addresses the topic of Hendon railway station from different perspectives with the aim of providing a comprehensive and complete vision of this topic of interest. Its historical aspects, its current implications, as well as possible future scenarios are analyzed. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the different angles from which Hendon railway station has impacted or can impact in various contexts are explored. Likewise, various expert opinions are presented and a critical reflection is offered on the implications and challenges that Hendon railway station poses for society as a whole. This article aims to contribute to the analysis and informed debate about Hendon railway station, providing elements that enrich the understanding and dialogue around this topic.
Hendon | |
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Location | West Hendon |
Local authority | London Borough of Barnet |
Managed by | Thameslink |
Station code | HEN |
DfT category | E |
Number of platforms | 4 |
Fare zone | 3 and 4 |
National Rail annual entry and exit | |
2018–19 | 1.153 million |
2019–20 | 1.155 million |
2020–21 | 0.345 million |
2021–22 | 0.662 million |
2022–23 | 0.884 million |
Key dates | |
9 March 1868 | Opened for goods |
13 July 1868 | opened for passengers |
Other information | |
External links | |
Coordinates | 51°34′48″N 0°14′20″W / 51.58°N 0.2389°W |
London transport portal |
Hendon railway station is on the Midland Main Line in England, in West Hendon in the London Borough of Barnet, north London. It is 6 miles 79 chains (11.2 km) down the line from St Pancras and is situated between Brent Cross West to the south and Mill Hill Broadway to the north. Its three-letter station code is HEN.
The station is served by Thameslink-operated trains on the Thameslink route. It is on the boundary of Travelcard Zone 3 and Zone 4.
It was built by the Midland Railway in 1868 on its extension to St. Pancras. From 1875 the Midland opened a service to Victoria on the London, Chatham and Dover Railway line and received coaches from the London and South Western Railway for attachment to northbound trains.
The station is on Station Road in West Hendon, next to the M1 motorway, about 1 km from Hendon Central.
All services at Hendon are operated by Thameslink using Class 700 EMUs.
The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:
During the peak hours, the station is served by additional services to and from Luton, Orpington and Rainham, as well as some late evening services to and from Bedford.
The station is also served by a night service between Bedford and Three Bridges on Sunday to Friday nights.
Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
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Thameslink |
From March 2009, Southeastern and Thameslink began running some peak hour trains from Sevenoaks to Luton, though in the off-peak these services turn back at Kentish Town.
In 2017 the London Assembly and Transport for London published a plan to extend the London Overground network to Hendon. The scheme, known as the West London Orbital envisages re-opening the Dudding Hill freight line to passenger services and running trains from West Hampstead Thameslink and Hendon to Hounslow via the planned Old Oak Common Lane station. The plans are currently at public consultation stage with TfL.
London Buses routes 83, 183, SL10, school routes 653 and 683 and night routes N5 and N83 serve the station.