Station code NBT Fare zone 5 Number of platforms 2 | Managed by South West Trains DfT category C2 2011–12 2.427 million | |
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Address Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Similar Raynes Park railway st, Kingston (London) railway st, Hampton Wick railway st, New Malden railway st, Strawberry Hill railway station | ||
Norbiton railway station is in Norbiton, a suburb in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in south west London. It is on the Kingston Loop Line. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains. It is in Travelcard Zone 5 and is a short walk from Kingston Hospital.
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It is the most convenient station for Kingsmeadow football ground, home of AFC Wimbledon and Kingstonian.
History
Coaching interests in Kingston were opposed to having a railway in the town and consequently the London and South Western Railway built its line to Southampton further south through Surbiton. This opposition continued even during the laying of the line from Twickenham although this line did reach a terminus in Kingston in 1863. In 1869 the line was extended through Norbiton to connect to the main line southwest of the present New Malden station.
When Queen Victoria visited distinguished residents in the Coombe Hill area, the royal train stopped at Norbiton, the only station in the area where the platform is at ground level. New Malden and Kingston have many steps. It is the only remaining example of Victorian railway architecture in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
Station facilities
In February and March 2012 a secure, swipe-card accessible cycle park for 50 cycles was built on Platform 1 replacing the previous set of shelters and bike racks
During August 2009 the platforms were fenced with high steel railings prior to the installation of ticket barriers. During 2011 the single-width 'off-peak' gated exit from platform 2 was doubled in width in order to cope with the large numbers of passengers leaving the station when the barriers are not operational. During 2014 the gated exit was widened again.
During the autumn of 2014 the platforms 1 and 2 were raised and the edges reconstructed to reduce the step and gap for passengers getting on and off the trains. Earlier in 2014 the platforms were extended in preparation for longer trains.
There is a 38 space car park and space for 5 vehicles reserved for South West Trains staff.
Platforms
Norbiton station has two platforms.
Services
The typical off-peak service at the station in trains per hour is:
Connections
London Buses routes K2, K3, K4 and K5 serve the station.