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| name = Seaburn
{{short description|Tyne and Wear Metro station in Sunderland}}
| image = [[Image:Seaburn Metro station 01.jpg|250px|Seaburn Metro station]]
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| caption = View of Seaburn station from the front of an approaching train.
| line = Green
| name = Seaburn
| T&W Zone = 4
| style = Tyne and Wear Metro
| type = [[Tyne and Wear Metro]] station
| Metro Zone = B & C
| image = Seaburn Metro Station, Fulwell, Sunderland, 17th April 2006 - geograph.org.uk - 153447.jpg
| 1979 Zone = 57
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| address = [[Seaburn]], [[City of Sunderland]]
| Code = ''SBN''
| country = England
| locale = [[Fulwell, Sunderland|Fulwell]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|54.9295618|-1.3865039|format=dms|region:GB_type:railwaystation|display=inline,title}}
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| borough = [[City of Sunderland]]
| map_type = United Kingdom Sunderland#Tyne and Wear
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| original = [[London and North Eastern Railway|LNER]]<ref name=Butt207>Butt (1995), page 207</ref>
| map_caption = Location in [[City of Sunderland]], [[Tyne and Wear]]##Location in [[Tyne and Wear]], England
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| years = 3 May 1937
| grid_name = [[Ordnance Survey National Grid|Grid reference]]
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| events = Opened<ref name=Butt207 />
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| metrosince = 31 March 2002}}
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| transit_authority = [[Tyne and Wear PTE]]
'''Seaburn Metro station''' is a former [[National Rail]] station converted for use by the [[Tyne and Wear Metro]] for the Sunderland line extension in 2002. [[Northern Rail]] passenger services, [[freight trains]] and [[Grand Central Railway|Grand Central]] empty stock workings continue to pass through the station but do not stop.
| platform = 2
| tracks = 2
| zone = B and C
| parking = 9 spaces
| bicycle = 5 cycle pods
| accessible = Step-free access to platform
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| original = [[London and North Eastern Railway]]
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* [[London and North Eastern Railway]]
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| years = 3 May 1937
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| events = Opened
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| years1 = 31 March 2002
| events1 = Joined the [[Tyne and Wear Metro]] network
| passengers = 0.33 million<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/tyne_and_wear_passenger_numbers_2 |title=Tyne & Wear Metro usage figures |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2017–2018 |website= |publisher= |access-date=21 August 2019 |quote=}}</ref>
| pass_year = 2017/18
| code = SBN
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system1=Tyne and Wear Metro
|line1=green|left1=Stadium of Light|right1=East Boldon
}}
}}
'''Seaburn''' is a [[Tyne and Wear Metro]] station, serving the suburbs of [[Fulwell, Sunderland|Fulwell]] and [[Seaburn]], [[City of Sunderland]] in [[Tyne and Wear]], England. It joined the network on 31 March 2002, following the opening of the extension from [[Pelaw Metro station|Pelaw]] to [[South Hylton Metro station|South Hylton]].


==History==
==History==
The station was opened by the [[London and North Eastern Railway|LNER]] on 3 May 1937.<ref name=Butt207 />
The station was opened by the [[London and North Eastern Railway]] on 3 May 1937.<ref name="Butt207">Butt (1995), page 207</ref>


As well as [[East Boldon Metro station|East Boldon]], [[Brockley Whins Metro station|Brockley Whins]] and [[Heworth Interchange|Heworth]], Seaburn was formerly served by rail services operating along the [[Durham Coast Line]] between [[Sunderland station|Sunderland]] and [[Newcastle railway station|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.
==Location==
The station, situated at the eastern end of Charlton Road, serves the affluent [[Fulwell, Sunderland|Fulwell]] and [[Seaburn]] areas of [[Sunderland, Tyne and Wear|Sunderland]], as well as the northern end of [[Roker]].


Along with other stations on the line between [[Fellgate Metro station|Fellgate]] and [[South Hylton Metro station|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.<ref>{{cite web|title='Station Colours' by Morag Morrison|url=https://www.nexus.org.uk/art-transport/commissions/station-colours-morag-morrison|work=Nexus|accessdate=19 May 2020}}</ref>
The platforms at Seaburn are situated below ground level, and are accessed by [[elevator|lift]] and access ramp. Southbound trains continue to [[South Hylton Metro station|South Hylton]] via [[Sunderland station|Sunderland]], while northbound trains head towards the [[Airport Metro station|Airport]] via [[Gateshead]] and [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]]. A small newsagent is situated adjacent to the southbound entrance.


== Facilities ==
After [[East Boldon Metro station|East Boldon]], Seaburn is the busiest suburban station on the Sunderland line.{{Citation needed|date=February 2012}}
Step-free access is available at all stations across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, with lifts and ramps providing step-free access to platforms at Seaburn. 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.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=Metro passengers feel the benefit of contactless payment|url=https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro-passengers-feel-benefit-contactless-payment|date=13 January 2014|website=Nexus|language=en|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite news|date=2011-12-11|title=Revamp for Metro ticket machines|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-16126081|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref> The station is also fitted with smartcard validators, which feature at all stations across the network.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web|title=City Metro stations get new smart ticket machines and gates|url=https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/city-metro-stations-get-new-smart-ticket-machines-and-gates|date=22 October 2012|website=Nexus|language=en|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web|title=Pop card validators at Metro stations are put through their paces|url=https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/pop-card-validators-metro-stations-are-put-through-their-paces|date=21 March 2013|website=Nexus|language=en|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref>

There is a small, free car park available, with nine parking spaces, plus two accessible spaces, as well as a taxi rank. There is also the provision for cycle parking, with five cycle pods available for use.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Timetables and stations: Seaburn|url=https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/timetables-and-stations/seaburn|website=Nexus|language=en|access-date=19 May 2020}}</ref>

== Services ==
{{As of|2021|April}}, 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.<ref name=":03">{{Cite web|title=Timetables and stations: Seaburn|url=https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/timetables-and-stations/seaburn|access-date=30 March 2021|website=[[Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive]]|language=en}}</ref>

Rolling stock used: [[Tyne and Wear Metrocar|Class 599 ''Metrocar'']]


==References==
==References==
===Notes===
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===Sources===
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* {{Butt-Stations}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/timetables-and-stations/seaburn Timetable and station information] for Seaburn
*[http://www.nexus.org.uk/wps/wcm/connect/Nexus/Metro/Timetables/Metro+-+Timetable+-+Seaburn++Metro+Station Train times] and [http://www.nexus.org.uk/wps/wcm/connect/Nexus/Metro/Station+information/Metro+Station+-+Seaburn station information] for Seaburn Metro station from [[Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive|Nexus]]
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 31 July 2024

Seaburn
Tyne and Wear Metro station
General information
LocationSeaburn, City of Sunderland
England
Coordinates54°55′46″N 1°23′11″W / 54.9295618°N 1.3865039°W / 54.9295618; -1.3865039
Grid referenceNZ394595
Transit authorityTyne and Wear PTE
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Parking9 spaces
Bicycle facilities5 cycle pods
AccessibleStep-free access to platform
Other information
Station codeSBN
Fare zoneB and C
History
Original companyLondon and North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping
Key dates
3 May 1937Opened
31 March 2002Joined the Tyne and Wear Metro network
Passengers
2017/180.33 million[1]
Services
Preceding station Tyne and Wear Metro Following station
Stadium of Light
towards South Hylton
 Green Line East Boldon
towards Airport
Location
Seaburn is located in Sunderland
Seaburn
Seaburn
Seaburn is located in Tyne and Wear
Seaburn
Seaburn
Location in Tyne and Wear, England

Seaburn is a Tyne and Wear Metro station, serving the suburbs of Fulwell and Seaburn, City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. It joined the network on 31 March 2002, following the opening of the extension from Pelaw to South Hylton.

History

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The station was opened by the London and North Eastern Railway on 3 May 1937.[2]

As well as East Boldon, Brockley Whins and Heworth, Seaburn 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.

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.[3]

Facilities

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Step-free access is available at all stations across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, with lifts and ramps providing step-free access to platforms at Seaburn. 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.[4][5] The station is also fitted with smartcard validators, which feature at all stations across the network.[6][7]

There is a small, free car park available, with nine parking spaces, plus two accessible spaces, as well as a taxi rank. There is also the provision for cycle parking, with five cycle pods available for use.[8]

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.[9]

Rolling stock used: Class 599 Metrocar

References

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  1. ^ "Tyne & Wear Metro usage figures". 2017–2018. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ^ Butt (1995), page 207
  3. ^ "'Station Colours' by Morag Morrison". Nexus. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Metro passengers feel the benefit of contactless payment". Nexus. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Revamp for Metro ticket machines". BBC News. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  6. ^ "City Metro stations get new smart ticket machines and gates". Nexus. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Pop card validators at Metro stations are put through their paces". Nexus. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Timetables and stations: Seaburn". Nexus. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Timetables and stations: Seaburn". Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive. Retrieved 30 March 2021.

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