Ilford Road Metro station

Ilford Road is a Tyne and Wear Metro station, primarily serving the suburb of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It joined the network on 11 August 1980, following the opening of the first phase of the network, between Haymarket and Tynemouth via Four Lane Ends.

Ilford Road
Tyne and Wear Metro station
General information
LocationGosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
England
Coordinates55°00′00″N 1°36′39″W
Grid referenceNZ249673
Transit authorityTyne and Wear PTE
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Bicycle facilities2 cycle pods
AccessibleStep-free access to platform
Other information
Station codeILF
Fare zoneA
History
Original companyTyne and Wear Metro
Key dates
11 August 1980Opened
Passengers
2017/180.32 million[1]
Services
Preceding station Tyne and Wear Metro Following station
West Jesmond
towards South Hylton
 Green Line South Gosforth
towards Airport
West Jesmond
towards South Shields
 Yellow Line South Gosforth
towards St James via Whitley Bay
Location
Ilford Road is located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Ilford Road
Ilford Road
Ilford Road is located in Tyne and Wear
Ilford Road
Ilford Road
Location in Tyne and Wear, England

History

Unlike nearby South Gosforth and West Jesmond station, which were converted from British Rail stations, Ilford Road was purpose-built for the network.[2][3] It was the "typical Metro halt" used in publicity when the system first opened. When other stations were being repainted red, green or blue in the early 2000s, Ilford Road was repainted in original brown, with much of the unpainted concrete being painted cream.

Facilities

Step-free access is available at all stations across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, with ramped access to platforms at Ilford Road. Between platforms, step-free access is by the road bridge on Moorfield Road, around 100 m (330 ft) south of the station. The station is equipped with ticket machines, waiting shelter, seating, next train information displays, timetable posters, and an emergency help point on both platforms. Ticket machines are able to accept payment with credit and debit card (including contactless payment), notes and coins.[4][5] The station is also fitted with smartcard validators, which feature at all stations across the network.[6][7]

There is no dedicated car parking available at this station. There is the provision for cycle parking, with two cycle pods available for use.[8]

Services

As of April 2021, the station is served by up to ten trains per hour on weekdays and Saturday, and up to eight trains per hour during the evening and on Sunday. Additional services operate between Pelaw and Benton, Monkseaton, Regent Centre or South Gosforth at peak times.[9]

Rolling stock used: Class 599 Metrocar

References
  1. "Tyne & Wear Metro usage figures". 2017–2018. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. "Disused Stations: South Gosforth Station". Disused Stations. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  3. "Disused Stations: Jesmond Station". Disused Stations. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  4. "Metro passengers feel the benefit of contactless payment". Nexus. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  5. "Revamp for Metro ticket machines". BBC News. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  6. "City Metro stations get new smart ticket machines and gates". Nexus. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  7. "Pop card validators at Metro stations are put through their paces". Nexus. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  8. "Timetables and stations: Ilford Road". Nexus. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  9. "Timetables and stations: Ilford Road". Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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