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The station is served by [[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]]-operated trains on the [[Thameslink (route)|Thameslink route]].
The station is served by [[Thameslink and Great Northern|Thameslink]]-operated trains on the [[Thameslink (route)|Thameslink route]].


[[East Midlands Trains]] services from {{rws|Leeds}}, {{rws|Sheffield}} and {{rws|Leicester}} run through at speed, but do not stop. Interchange with inter-city services can be made at {{rws|Luton}} and St Pancras.
[[East Midlands Railway]] services from {{rws|Leeds}}, {{rws|Sheffield}}, {{rws|Leicester}} and {{rws|Nottingham}} run through at speed, but do not stop. Interchange with inter-city services can be made at {{rws|Luton}} and St Pancras.


It was built by the [[Midland Railway]] in 1868 on its extension to St Pancras. The original intention had been to name the station Aldenham. In the early 20th century, Walter Phillimore, who owned Radlett, built a large number of houses, one of the first "commuter villages".<ref>Radford, B., (1983) ''Midland Line Memories: a Pictorial History of the Midland Railway Main Line Between London (St Pancras) & Derby'' London: Bloomsbury Books</ref>
It was built by the [[Midland Railway]] in 1868 on its extension to St Pancras. The original intention had been to name the station Aldenham. In the early 20th century, Walter Phillimore, who owned Radlett, built many houses, one of the first "commuter villages".<ref>Radford, B., (1983) ''Midland Line Memories: a Pictorial History of the Midland Railway Main Line Between London (St Pancras) & Derby'' London: Bloomsbury Books</ref>


The station has a [[PlusBus]] scheme where train and bus tickets can be bought together for a cheaper price. In Summer 2019 Radlett will become part of TfL's [[Oyster card]] and contactless payment travel system<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-46397470</ref>. The station is due to come under [[Transport for London]]'s [[Oystercard]] fare system during summer 2019.
The station has a [[PlusBus]] scheme where train and bus tickets can be bought together for a cheaper price. In Summer 2019 Radlett became part of TfL's [[Oyster card]] and contactless payment travel system.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-46397470|title=Oyster card scheme extension agreed|work=BBC News|date=30 November 2018}}</ref>


==Services==
==Services==
All services at Radlett are operated by [[Govia Thameslink Railway|Thameslink]] using {{brc|700}} [[Electric multiple unit|EMUs]].


The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:<ref>{{NRtimes|December 2023|52}}</ref>
Services are operated by Thameslink, typically:
* 6 tph to {{stnlnk|St Albans City}} of which 2 continue to {{stnlnk|Luton}}
* 2 tph to {{stnlnk|Rainham|Kent}} via {{stnlnk|Dartford}}
* 4 tph to {{stnlnk|Sutton|London}} (2 of these run via {{stnlnk|Mitcham Junction}} and 2 run via {{stn|Wimbledon}})


During the peak hours, the station is served by additional services between Luton and {{stnlnk|Orpington}} via {{stnlnk|Catford}}, as well as some late evening services to and from {{stnlnk|Bedford}}.
*2 per hour northbound to {{Stnlnk|Luton}}
*4 per hour northbound to {{Stnlnk|St Albans City}}
*4 per hour southbound to [[Sutton (Surrey) railway station|Sutton]]
*2 per hour southbound to [[Rainham (Kent) railway station|Rainham]]


The station is also served by a night service between Bedford and {{stnlnk|Three Bridges}} on Sunday to Friday nights.
During peak hours there are additional services to {{Stnlnk|Orpington}} via {{Stnlnk|Bromley South}} and to Bedford.

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==History==
In 1979, the station was rebuilt at a cost of £500,000 as part of the Midland Suburban Electrification scheme between {{rws|St Pancras}} and {{rws|Bedford}}.<ref name="MR-1980">{{cite journal|editor-first=Charles|editor-last=Long|title=New station opened|journal=[[Modern Railways]]|date=February 1980|volume=37|number=377|page=57}}</ref> The rebuilt station, which used the same box-shaped architectural design as the new station at Bedford, was formally opened on 17 December 1979 by the local MP, [[Cecil Parkinson]].<ref name="MR-1980"/> Speaking at the opening ceremony, [[British Rail]] London Divisional Manager, Harry Reed, expressed the hope that electrification would be extended to {{rws|Kettering}} and then from {{rws|Bletchley}} to Bedford.<ref name="MR-1980"/>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:34, 1 April 2024

Radlett National Rail
Radlett is located in Hertfordshire
Radlett
Radlett
Location of Radlett in Hertfordshire
LocationRadlett
Local authorityBorough of Hertsmere
Grid referenceTQ164998
Managed byThameslink
Station code(s)RDT
DfT categoryD
Number of platforms4
AccessibleYes, Southbound only
Fare zoneB
National Rail annual entry and exit
2018–19Increase 1.231 million[1]
2019–20Increase 1.272 million[1]
2020–21Decrease 0.282 million[1]
2021–22Increase 0.724 million[1]
2022–23Increase 1.082 million[1]
Key dates
1 October 1868Station opened
Other information
External links
Coordinates51°41′06″N 0°19′01″W / 51.685°N 0.317°W / 51.685; -0.317
London transport portal

Radlett railway station is on the Midland Main Line in England, serving the village of Radlett, Hertfordshire. It is 15 miles 17 chains (24.5 km) down the line from London St Pancras and is situated between Elstree & Borehamwood to the south and St Albans City to the north. Its three-letter station code is RDT.

The station is served by Thameslink-operated trains on the Thameslink route.

East Midlands Railway services from Leeds, Sheffield, Leicester and Nottingham run through at speed, but do not stop. Interchange with inter-city services can be made at Luton and St Pancras.

It was built by the Midland Railway in 1868 on its extension to St Pancras. The original intention had been to name the station Aldenham. In the early 20th century, Walter Phillimore, who owned Radlett, built many houses, one of the first "commuter villages".[2]

The station has a PlusBus scheme where train and bus tickets can be bought together for a cheaper price. In Summer 2019 Radlett became part of TfL's Oyster card and contactless payment travel system.[3]

Services

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All services at Radlett are operated by Thameslink using Class 700 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[4]

During the peak hours, the station is served by additional services between Luton and Orpington via Catford, 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 National Rail Following station
Thameslink

History

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In 1979, the station was rebuilt at a cost of £500,000 as part of the Midland Suburban Electrification scheme between St Pancras and Bedford.[5] The rebuilt station, which used the same box-shaped architectural design as the new station at Bedford, was formally opened on 17 December 1979 by the local MP, Cecil Parkinson.[5] Speaking at the opening ceremony, British Rail London Divisional Manager, Harry Reed, expressed the hope that electrification would be extended to Kettering and then from Bletchley to Bedford.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.
  2. ^ Radford, B., (1983) Midland Line Memories: a Pictorial History of the Midland Railway Main Line Between London (St Pancras) & Derby London: Bloomsbury Books
  3. ^ "Oyster card scheme extension agreed". BBC News. 30 November 2018.
  4. ^ Table 52 National Rail timetable, December 2023
  5. ^ a b c Long, Charles, ed. (February 1980). "New station opened". Modern Railways. 37 (377): 57.
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