Dagenham Heathway tube station


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.

History

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.

Design

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.

Services

Typical off-peak service from the station is:
routes 145, 173, 174, 175, 364 and school route 673 serve the station, providing connections to Beckton, Dagenham ASDA, Dagenham East, Dagenham Marsh Way, Harold Hill, Hillrise Estate, Ilford, King George Hospital and Leytonstone.