Location Beckton Fare zone 3 2013 0.373 million | Accessible Yes 2012 0.413 million Number of platforms 2 Original company Docklands Light Railway | |
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Managed by Docklands Light Railway Address London E6 5NE, United Kingdom Similar Royal Albert DLR station, Gallions Reach DLR stati, Beckton DLR station, Prince Regent DLR stati, Royal Victoria DLR stati | ||
Beckton Park DLR station is a station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in the Docklands area of east London. The station is located by the north quay of the Royal Albert Dock (though no foot access is possible). The station is opposite Beckton District South Park, which is open space leading to housing in South Beckton.
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The station is located on the DLR's Beckton branch, between Royal Albert and Cyprus stations. It is in Travelcard Zone 3 and is the most lightly used station on the DLR.
Layout
The station is unmanned, like most DLR stations. There is one ticket machine on each platform. There are three Oystercard readers — one on each platform between the ticket machines and a set of stairs, and a more recently added third reader at the approach to the station’s connecting footbridge (thus, due to the position, this newer Oyster reader’s pad is protected from rain).
Along with neighbouring Cyprus station, Beckton Park station is of an unusual design. Between the two stations, the DLR runs in the median of a major highway built at the same time as the railway. The stations are located at highway intersections which take the form of roundabouts. On the approach to the roundabout, the road rises slightly whilst the railway dips slightly; the station is therefore situated in a cutting, under the centre of the elevated roundabout, with pedestrian access at surface level under the elevated roadways and arched over the railway.
Connections
London Buses route 376 and school route 678 serve the station.