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'''Chelsfield railway station''' is on the [[South Eastern Main Line]], serving the [[Chelsfield]] and [[Green Street Green]] areas south of [[Orpington]], in the [[London Borough of Bromley]], south-east London. It is {{convert|15|mi|25|chain|km}} down the line from [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]] and is situated between {{rws|Orpington}} and {{rws|Knockholt}} stations. It is in [[Travelcard Zone 6]].
'''Chelsfield railway station''' is on the [[South Eastern Main Line]], serving the [[Chelsfield]] and [[Green Street Green]] areas south of [[Orpington]], in the [[London Borough of Bromley]], south-east London. It is {{convert|15|mi|25|chain|km}} down the line from [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]] and is situated between {{rws|Orpington}} and {{rws|Knockholt}} stations. It is in [[Travelcard Zone 6]].


The line on which it is located, and the station itself, was opened on 2 March 1868 by the [[South Eastern Railway (UK)|South Eastern Railway]] to shorten its route from London to [[Dover Priory railway station|Dover]]. The building of the route, which crosses the [[North Downs]], was a difficult undertaking, with steep gradients. At Chelsfield the line is rising steadily on a 1 in 120 gradient through the Chelsfield Tunnel beyond the station. It is said that this was an inspiration to [[E. Nesbit]] when writing [[The Railway Children]] <ref>http://www.chelsfieldhistory.org.uk/places_chelsfield_station.htm Retrieved 31/05/2016</ref>
The line on which it is located, and the station itself, was opened on 2 March 1868 by the [[South Eastern Railway (England)|South Eastern Railway]] to shorten its route from London to [[Dover Priory railway station|Dover]]. The building of the route, which crosses the [[North Downs]], was a difficult undertaking, with steep gradients. At Chelsfield the line is rising steadily on a 1 in 120 gradient through the Chelsfield Tunnel beyond the station. It is said that this was an inspiration to [[E. Nesbit]] when writing ''[[The Railway Children]]'', as well as Knockholt and the track running between the stations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chelsfieldhistory.org.uk/places_chelsfield_station.htm |title=Chelsfield Station |website=chelsfieldhistory.org.uk |access-date=2016-05-31}}</ref>


The modern station building dates from the 1970s when its predecessor was damaged by fire.
The modern station building dates from the 1970s when its predecessor was damaged by fire.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kentrail.org.uk/Chelsfield.htm |title=Chelsfield |website=kentrail.org.uk |access-date=17 April 2021}}</ref>

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== Services ==


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== Service ==
The typical off-peak service from the station is two trains per hour southbound to [[Sevenoaks railway station|Sevenoaks]] and two trains per hour northbound to [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]], calling at all stations to [[Hither Green railway station|Hither Green]] and then running fast to [[London Bridge station|London Bridge]]. In the peak hours this is supplemented by stopping [[Tunbridge Wells railway station|Tunbridge Wells]] to [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]] services, running fast from Chelsfield to [[London Bridge station|London Bridge]]. These connect with the Knockholt and Dunton Green services. Sevenoaks to Charing Cross stopping services via Orpington are diverted to [[Cannon Street]].
[[File:Chelsfield railway station geograph-3106063-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|left|Chelsfield station (1983)]]
[[File:Chelsfield railway station geograph-3106063-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|left|Chelsfield station (1983)]]
All services at Chelsfield are operated by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]] using {{brc|376}}, {{brc|465|n}}, {{brc|466|n}} and {{brc|707|n}} [[Electric multiple unit|EMUs]].

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:<ref>{{NRtimes|December 2022|204, 206}}</ref>
* 2 tph to [[Charing Cross railway station|London Charing Cross]] via {{stnlnk|Grove Park}} and {{stn|Lewisham}}
* 2 tph to {{stnlnk|Sevenoaks}}

During the peak hours, the station is served by additional services to and from [[Cannon Street station|London Cannon Street]], {{stnlnk|Tunbridge Wells}} and {{stnlnk|Hastings}}.


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Latest revision as of 14:00, 24 November 2024

Chelsfield National Rail
Chelsfield is located in Greater London
Chelsfield
Chelsfield
Location of Chelsfield in Greater London
LocationChelsfield
Local authorityLondon Borough of Bromley
Managed bySoutheastern
Station code(s)CLD
DfT categoryD
Number of platforms2
AccessibleYes[1]
Fare zone6
National Rail annual entry and exit
2019–20Decrease 0.973 million[2]
2020–21Decrease 0.115 million[2]
2021–22Increase 0.346 million[2]
2022–23Increase 0.478 million[2]
2023–24Increase 0.549 million[2]
Key dates
2 March 1868Opened
Other information
External links
Coordinates51°21′23″N 0°06′27″E / 51.3565°N 0.1076°E / 51.3565; 0.1076
London transport portal

Chelsfield railway station is on the South Eastern Main Line, serving the Chelsfield and Green Street Green areas south of Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, south-east London. It is 15 miles 25 chains (24.6 km) down the line from London Charing Cross and is situated between Orpington and Knockholt stations. It is in Travelcard Zone 6.

The line on which it is located, and the station itself, was opened on 2 March 1868 by the South Eastern Railway to shorten its route from London to Dover. The building of the route, which crosses the North Downs, was a difficult undertaking, with steep gradients. At Chelsfield the line is rising steadily on a 1 in 120 gradient through the Chelsfield Tunnel beyond the station. It is said that this was an inspiration to E. Nesbit when writing The Railway Children, as well as Knockholt and the track running between the stations.[3]

The modern station building dates from the 1970s when its predecessor was damaged by fire.[4]

Services

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Chelsfield station (1983)

All services at Chelsfield are operated by Southeastern using Class 376, 465, 466 and 707 EMUs.

The typical off-peak service in trains per hour is:[5]

During the peak hours, the station is served by additional services to and from London Cannon Street, Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Southeastern
London Bridge   Southeastern
   Sevenoaks
or
High Brooms

Connections

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London Buses routes R1 and 654 serve the station.

References

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  1. ^ "London and South East" (PDF). National Rail. September 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Estimates of station usage". Rail statistics. Office of Rail Regulation. Please note: Some methodology may vary year on year.
  3. ^ "Chelsfield Station". chelsfieldhistory.org.uk. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Chelsfield". kentrail.org.uk. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ Table 204, 206 National Rail timetable, December 2022
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