Open · since 1947
Why is it called Redbridge?
Central
Where the name comes from
From a bridge over the River Roding, demolished in 1921. The station was first to be called West Ilford, then Red House, before Redbridge was chosen.
Where it is
See Redbridge on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Central Gants Hill
- Central Wanstead
At a glance
- Opened
- 1947
- Status
- Open
- Line
- Central
- Fare zone
- 4
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Earlier names
- Ilford West: proposed before opening; Red House: proposed before opening
Sources
Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.
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