Bricket Wood railway station

Bricket Wood railway station serves the village of Bricket Wood in Hertfordshire, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by London Midland. It is on the Abbey Line 5 km (3¼ miles) east of Watford Junction.

History


The station once boasted a passing loop and second platform that could accommodate long excursion trains. Many Edwardian families from London came to Bricket Wood to enjoy the fresh air, woodland and two large funfairs which once stood nearby.

The station building at Bricket Wood, long disused, is now the only surviving original building on the line. In November 2007 responsibility for the branch line, including Bricket Wood, passed from Silverlink trains to Govia London Midland trains.

Services
Trains operate between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, every 45 minutes in each direction Monday to Saturday, and every hour on Sundays.

Future
Installation of Oyster Card readers on the stations along the branch is a possibility, although there are other ticketing options too.

Restoration of the old passing loop at Bricket Wood is being considered by the local authorities and Network Rail; if implemented, this would facilitate trains running every 30 minutes, instead of the current 45-minute service.