Egham railway station
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Egham railway station serves the town of Egham
in Surrey
, England. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by South West Trains
, who provide the train services. The station is on the line
from Waterloo
to Reading
between Virginia Water and Staines. The station is also served by trains to Weybridge
.
The station signs read 'Egham, for Royal Holloway, University of London
'. A large number of students from this college use the station for travel to and from Egham.
A new station building on the London-bound platform was opened in 1985 by Lady Lawrence.
On Sundays this is reduced to:
Egham
Egham is a wealthy suburb in the Runnymede borough of Surrey, in the south-east of England. It is part of the London commuter belt and Greater London Urban Area, and about south-west of central London on the River Thames and near junction 13 of the M25 motorway.-Demographics:Egham town has a...
in Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, England. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by South West Trains
South West Trains
South West Trains is a British train operating company providing, under franchise, passenger rail services, mostly out of Waterloo station, to the southwest of London in the suburbs and in the counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Berkshire, and Wiltshire and on the Isle of Wight...
, who provide the train services. The station is on the line
Waterloo to Reading Line
The Waterloo to Reading Line is a National Rail suburban electric railway line running generally westwards from London, England. It is operated by South West Trains...
from Waterloo
Waterloo station
Waterloo station, also known as London Waterloo, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex. The station is owned and operated by Network Rail and is close to the South Bank of the River Thames, and in Travelcard Zone 1....
to Reading
Reading railway station
Reading railway station is a major rail transport hub in the English town of Reading. It is situated on the northern edge of the town centre, close to the main retail and commercial areas, and also the River Thames...
between Virginia Water and Staines. The station is also served by trains to Weybridge
Weybridge railway station
Weybridge railway station serves Weybridge in the Elmbridge district of Surrey, England. It is located on the South Western Main Line operated by South West Trains, 19 miles from London Waterloo....
.
The station signs read 'Egham, for Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of the University of London. The college has three faculties, 18 academic departments, and about 8,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 130 different countries...
'. A large number of students from this college use the station for travel to and from Egham.
A new station building on the London-bound platform was opened in 1985 by Lady Lawrence.
Services
The typical Monday-Saturday off-peak service from the station is:- 4 tph (trains per hour) to London WaterlooWaterloo stationWaterloo station, also known as London Waterloo, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex. The station is owned and operated by Network Rail and is close to the South Bank of the River Thames, and in Travelcard Zone 1....
, of which:- 2 call at StainesStaines railway stationStaines railway station is in Staines, Surrey. South West Trains manage it and provide all services which are down to , and and up to London Waterloo....
, FelthamFeltham railway stationFeltham railway station is in Feltham, in the London Borough of Hounslow. It was opened in 1848 by the Windsor Staines and South Western Railway . It is in Travelcard Zone 6. A regular bus service runs from Feltham to Heathrow Airport.-Facilities:A footbridge in the station with lifts connects the...
, TwickenhamTwickenham railway stationTwickenham railway station is in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and is in Travelcard Zone 5. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains.-History:...
, RichmondRichmond StationThe following rail stations are named Richmond:In the United States:*Richmond Station , served by Bay Area Rapid Transit and Amtrak*Main Street Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road in Virginia, both served by Amtrak...
and Clapham JunctionClapham Junction railway stationClapham Junction railway station is near St John's Hill in the south-west of Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Although it is in Battersea, the area around the station is commonly identified as Clapham Junction.... - 2 call at Staines, , Feltham, HounslowHounslow railway stationHounslow railway station, on the Hounslow Loop Line, is in the London Borough of Hounslow, in west London, and is in Travelcard Zone 5. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains. It was opened by the London and South Western Railway on 1 February 1850 on completion of...
, IsleworthIsleworth railway stationIsleworth railway station is in the London Borough of Hounslow, in west London, and is in Travelcard Zone 4. It is 19 km south west of London Waterloo...
, Syon LaneSyon Lane railway stationSyon Lane railway station, on the Hounslow Loop Line, is in the London Borough of Hounslow in west London. It is in Travelcard Zone 4. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains...
, BrentfordBrentford railway stationBrentford railway station, which between 1950 and 1980 was named Brentford Central, is in the London Borough of Hounslow, in west London. It is on the Hounslow Loop Line and in Travelcard Zone 4. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains...
, Kew BridgeKew Bridge railway stationKew Bridge railway station is in the London Borough of Hounslow, in west London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains....
, ChiswickChiswick railway stationChiswick railway station serves the Chiswick area in the London Borough of Hounslow, in west London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The station, and all trains serving it, is operated by South West Trains. Chiswick station is located approximately 15 minutes walk away from Gunnersbury station and...
, Barnes BridgeBarnes Bridge railway stationBarnes Bridge railway station is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, in south west London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains...
, BarnesBarnes railway stationBarnes railway station is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, in south London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains....
, PutneyPutney railway stationPutney railway station is in Putney in the London Borough of Wandsworth, in south London, and is on the boundary of Travelcard Zone 2 and Zone 3. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains...
, Wandsworth TownWandsworth Town railway stationWandsworth Town railway station is in the London Borough of Wandsworth, in south London, in Travelcard Zone 2. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains.-Services:The typical off-peak service from the station is:...
, Clapham Junction, Queenstown Road BatterseaQueenstown Road (Battersea) railway stationQueenstown Road is a railway station in South London, between Vauxhall and Clapham Junction. It is a short walk from Battersea Park station and Battersea Park...
and VauxhallVauxhall stationVauxhall station is a National Rail, London Underground and London Buses interchange station in central London. It is at the Vauxhall Cross road junction opposite the southern approach to Vauxhall Bridge over the River Thames in the London district of Vauxhall...
- 2 call at Staines
- 2 tph to WeybridgeWeybridge railway stationWeybridge railway station serves Weybridge in the Elmbridge district of Surrey, England. It is located on the South Western Main Line operated by South West Trains, 19 miles from London Waterloo....
, calling at Virginia WaterVirginia Water railway stationVirginia Water railway station serves the village of Virginia Water, in Surrey, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by South West Trains....
, ChertseyChertsey railway stationChertsey railway station serves the town of Chertsey in the Runnymede District of Surrey, England. It is located on the Chertsey Branch of the Waterloo to Reading Line and is operated by South West Trains....
and AddlestoneAddlestone railway stationAddlestone railway station serves the town of Addlestone in the Runnymede District of Surrey, England. It is located on the Chertsey Branch of the Waterloo to Reading Line and is operated by South West Trains.... - 2 tph to ReadingReading railway stationReading railway station is a major rail transport hub in the English town of Reading. It is situated on the northern edge of the town centre, close to the main retail and commercial areas, and also the River Thames...
, calling at Virginia Water, SunningdaleSunningdale railway stationSunningdale railway station serves the village of Sunningdale in Berkshire, England.-Location:The station is situated on the Waterloo to Reading line in Broomhall, which – prior to boundary changes enacted in 1995 – was part of the civil parish of Windlesham in Surrey.-Services:The...
, AscotAscot railway stationAscot railway station is a railway station in the town of Ascot in Berkshire, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by South West Trains. It is at the junction of the Waterloo to Reading line with the Ascot to Guildford line....
, Martins HeronMartins Heron railway stationMartins Heron railway station is a railway station in the suburb of Martins Heron, Winkfield on the eastern edge of the town of Bracknell in Berkshire, England. It is on the London Waterloo-Reading line, between Ascot and Bracknell...
, BracknellBracknell railway stationBracknell railway station is a railway station serving the town of Bracknell in Berkshire, England. The station, and all trains calling there, are operated by South West Trains. It is on the London Waterloo-Reading line....
, WokinghamWokingham railway stationWokingham railway station is a railway station in the town of Wokingham in Berkshire, England. It is situated at the junction of the Waterloo to Reading line with the North Downs Line...
, WinnershWinnersh railway stationWinnersh railway station is a railway station serving Winnersh, Berkshire, England, located between Reading and Wokingham. The station, and the majority of trains calling there, are operated by South West Trains...
, Winnersh TriangleWinnersh Triangle railway stationWinnersh Triangle railway station is situated between Reading and Wokingham in Berkshire, England. It is served by services operated by South West Trains from Reading station to London Waterloo station.- History :...
and EarleyEarley railway stationEarley railway station is a railway station in the suburb of Earley, east of Reading, England.- History :Earley station was opened in 1863 by the South Eastern Railway. The line had been built in 1849 and bought by the South Eastern Railway in 1852...
On Sundays this is reduced to:
- 2 tph to London, of which:
- 1 calls at Staines, Feltham, WhittonWhitton railway stationWhitton railway station is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, in south London, and is in Travelcard Zone 5. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains. The ticket office is staffed 7 days a week during the day time. There are no ticket barriers or gates, but...
, Twickenham, Richmond, Putney, Clapham Junction and Vauxhall - 1 calls at all stations via Hounslow (as per the second layout above)
- 1 calls at Staines, Feltham, Whitton
- 1 tph to WokingWoking railway stationWoking railway station is a railway station in England, serving the town of Woking, Surrey. It is a major stop on the South Western Main Line and is used by many commuters...
, calling at all stations to Addlestone and then Byfleet and New HawByfleet and New Haw railway stationByfleet and New Haw railway station is served by the Waterloo to Woking service, operated by South West Trains. The station is near the northern side of Byfleet and the village of New Haw, near Woking in Surrey, England.-History:...
and West ByfleetWest Byfleet railway stationWest Byfleet railway station serves West Byfleet and Woodham and is on the Alton Line and Waterloo to Woking line, operated by South West Trains.The station has three platforms, although one of these is rarely used.... - 1 tph to Reading as above