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Brockley Whins Metro station

Brockley Whins is a Tyne and Wear Metro station, serving the suburbs of Boldon Colliery and Brockley Whins, South Tyneside in Tyne and Wear, England. It joined the network on 31 March 2002, following the opening of the extension from Pelaw to South Hylton.

Brockley Whins
Tyne and Wear Metro station
General information
LocationBrockley Whins, South Tyneside
England
Coordinates54°57′34″N 1°27′38″W / 54.9595193°N 1.4606840°W / 54.9595193; -1.4606840
Grid referenceNZ345628
Transit authorityTyne and Wear PTE
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Bicycle facilities5 cycle pods
AccessibleStep-free access to platform
Other information
Station codeBYW[a]
Fare zoneB
History
Original companyBrandling Junction Railway
Pre-groupingNorth Eastern Railway
Post-grouping
Key dates
9 March 1840Opened as Brockley Whins
19 June 1844Resited
1 March 1925Renamed Boldon Colliery
8 July 1991Renamed Brockley Whins
31 March 2002Joined the Tyne and Wear Metro network
Passengers
2017/180.22 million[1]
Services
Preceding station Tyne and Wear Metro Following station
East Boldon
towards South Hylton
 Green Line Fellgate
towards Airport
Location
Brockley Whins is located in Tyne and Wear
Brockley Whins
Brockley Whins
Location in Tyne and Wear, England

History

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The original station opened in June 1839, as part of the Brandling Junction Railway, and consisted of only one platform, located on the line towards Newcastle. This meant that trains towards Sunderland were required to cross over onto the opposite track, in order to allow passengers to board and alight – an arrangement quite common on other railways in the area, such as Crook. This arrangement resulted in an accident on 6 December 1870, causing five deaths.[2] The subsequent investigation led to changes in the law, as well as the construction of a second platform, to the east of the existing one, to serve Sunderland-bound trains.[3] When the station was converted for use by the Tyne and Wear Metro, the westbound platform was relocated opposite the newer eastbound platform.

The station was originally a busy junction, as the former Stanhope and Tyne Railway route from Tyne Dock to Consett and Waskerley via Washington crossed the Brandling Junction Railway on the level, just to the east of the station at Pontop Crossing, with various curves being laid in to connect the two routes. Since the 1850s, passenger traffic has only taken place on the present east–west route, however the former north–south line was used by freight traffic as late as 1966.[4][5] The station was renamed Boldon Colliery by the London and North Eastern Railway in March 1925, but reverted to its original name in July 1991.[4]

As well as Seaburn, East Boldon and Heworth, Brockley Whins was formerly served by rail services operating along the Durham Coast Line between Sunderland and Newcastle. Following the introduction of Tyne and Wear Metro services to Wearside in March 2002, Heworth is now the only remaining intermediate station served by rail services operating between Sunderland and Newcastle.

Facilities

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Step-free access is available at all stations across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, with ramped access to platforms at Brockley Whins. The station is also 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.[6][7] The station is also fitted with smartcard validators, which feature at all stations across the network.[8][9]

There is no dedicated car parking available at this station. There is the provision for cycle parking, with five cycle pods available for use.[10]

Services

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As of April 2021, the station is served by up to five trains per hour on weekdays and Saturday, and up to four trains per hour during the evening and on Sunday.[11]

Rolling stock used: Class 599 Metrocar

Art

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Along with other stations on the line between Fellgate and South Hylton, the station is fitted with vitreous enamel panels designed by artist, Morag Morrison. Each station uses a different arrangement of colours, with strong colours used in platform shelters and ticketing areas, and a more neutral palate for external elements.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Tyne & Wear Metro usage figures". 2017–2018. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Frightful Railway Accident and Death of Mr F. Younge". The Weekly Times. No. 76. Victoria, Australia. 18 February 1871. p. 12. Retrieved 1 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ Rolt, L.T.C. (1955). Red for Danger: The Classic History of British Railway Disasters. pp. 61–63.
  4. ^ a b ""Disused Stations - Brockley Whins Station (2nd site)"". "Disused Stations". Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  5. ^ ""Disused Stations - Boldon Station"". "Disused Stations". Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Metro passengers feel the benefit of contactless payment". Nexus. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Revamp for Metro ticket machines". BBC News. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  8. ^ "City Metro stations get new smart ticket machines and gates". Nexus. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Pop card validators at Metro stations are put through their paces". Nexus. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Timetables and stations: Brockley Whins". Nexus. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  11. ^ "Timetables and stations: Brockley Whins". Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  12. ^ "'Station Colours' by Morag Morrison". Nexus. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

Notes

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  1. ^ The station's code was BNR, prior to conversion to the Tyne and Wear Metro.
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