| Bricket Wood | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Bricket Wood |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Operations | |
| Station code | BWO |
| Managed by | London Midland |
| Number of platforms | 1 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail Enquiries |
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| Annual rail passenger usage | |
| 2004/05 * | 47,446 |
| 2005/06 * | 49,374 |
| 2006/07 * | 49,255 |
| 2007/08 * | 56,540 |
| 2008/09 * | 47,492 |
| 2009/10 * | 42,476 |
| History | |
| Opened 1858 | |
| 5 May 1858 | Station opened |
| 1859 | Station closed |
| 1861 | Station re-opened |
| 1913 | Installation of 2nd platform and passing loop |
| 1966 | Demolition of 2nd platform and loop |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
| * Annual estimated passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Bricket Wood from Office of Rail Regulation statistics. Please note: methodology may vary year on year. | |
Bricket Wood railway station serves the village of Bricket Wood in Hertfordshire, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by London Midland. It is on the Abbey Line 5 km (3¼ miles) east of Watford Junction.
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The station once boasted a passing loop and second platform that could accommodate long excursion trains. Many Edwardian families from London came to Bricket Wood to enjoy the fresh air, woodland and two large funfairs which once stood nearby.
The station building at Bricket Wood, long disused, is now the only surviving original building on the line. In November 2007 responsibility for the branch line, including Bricket Wood, passed from Silverlink trains to Govia London Midland trains.
The station was used in the film Night of the Demon.
Trains operate between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, every 45 minutes in each direction Monday to Saturday, and every hour on Sundays.
Installation of Oyster Card readers on the stations along the branch is a possibility, although there are other ticketing options too.
Restoration of the old passing loop at Bricket Wood is being considered by the local authorities and Network Rail; if implemented, this would facilitate trains running every 30 minutes, instead of the current 45-minute service.
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garston | London Midland Abbey Line |
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