Station code TPB DfT category D Number of platforms 2 | Grid reference TQ916857 Managed by c2c 2011/12 0.814 million | |
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Address Southend-on-Sea SS1 3QH, United Kingdom Similar Westcliff railway station, Leigh‑on‑Sea railway station, Southend East railway st, Prittlewell railway station, Shoeburyness railway station | ||
Thorpe Bay railway station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway line, serving the Thorpe Bay area to the east of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. It is 37 miles 73 chains (61.0 km) down the main line from London Fenchurch Street via Basildon and is situated between Southend East and Shoeburyness. Its three-letter station code is TPB.
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It was opened on 1 July 1910, originally being named Southchurch-on-Sea, being renamed Thorpe Bay on 18 July 1910. The station and all trains serving it are currently operated by c2c.
Description
The station has two through platforms, which are connected by an overhead footbridge. Platform 1 is utilised by London-bound trains, and platform 2 is for country-bound trains.
The ticket office has two serving positions and uses the TRIBUTE issuing system.
Services
The typical off-peak service frequency is:
Thorpe Bay also sees some additional services to and from London Fenchurch Street during peak times.