Redbridge tube station

Redbridge tube station is a London Underground station in Redbridge, on the Hainault loop of the Central Line, in Zone 4.

Related Topics:
London Underground - Redbridge - Central Line - Zone 4

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The station was opened on December 14, 1947. Construction had begun in the 1930s but was delayed by the onset of World War 2. During the war, the completed train tunnels at Redbridge were used by the Plessey company as an aircraft parts factory. The station building was designed by renowned Tube architect, Charles Holden, who also designed other stations on the same branch.

Related Topics:
December 14 - 1947 - 1930s - World War 2 - Plessey - Aircraft - Charles Holden

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Redbridge is the shallowest 'tube' (as opposed to cut and cover) station on the network; it is only 7.9m (26ft) beneath the surface.

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