Mitcham Eastfields station
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Mitcham Eastfields station
Image: © Marathon Taken: 6 Jun 2012
The Peckham Rye to Sutton line via Streatham opened in 1868. There was a very long stretch without a station between Streatham and Mitcham Junction, and an even longer journey without a station for trains coming from Balham to Mitcham Junction. Where Mitcham Eastfields is now, at Eastfields Road level crossing, was poorly served by public transport. Mitcham Junction, and Mitcham Tramlink stop were both over a mile away. Mitcham Eastfields opened on 2nd June 2008. The platforms are arranged so that each is situated beyond the level crossing in the direction of travel, allowing the crossing to be reopened while trains are stopped at the station and minimising the disruption to road traffic.
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Image Location
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51.408183
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-0.154412