Greenwich Station - London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 51° 28.685 W 000° 00.796
30U E 707395 N 5707222
Use this station to come visit the Greenwich Observatory and the Prime Meridian.
Waymark Code: WMCXAQ
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/22/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 18

Although connected to London's Underground system, the station is used by the "DLR"- the Docklands Light Railway system.
Wikipedia (visit link) adds some additional information:
"Although the DLR is a recent addition, the National Rail line through Greenwich station is one of London's oldest - the London and Greenwich Railway is reputed to be the world's first suburban railway. It was designed by former army engineer George Landmann, and promoted by entrepreneur George Walter. Greenwich was linked by a massive brick-built railway viaduct with 878 arches, first to a station in Spa Road (Bermondsey), and later to London Bridge. The service opened on 8 February 1836 from Deptford, and on 29 December that year from Greenwich. Greenwich's handsome station building was designed by George Smith in 1840, making it one of the oldest station buildings in the world."
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes

If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
It's an active station


What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Docklands Light Railway (DLR) between Lewisham to the south and the Docklands area and the City of London north of the River Thames.

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