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Location notes
South West London, on the main lines to Waterloo and Victoria.
Railway type and traffic
Britain's busiest railway station, during the peaks there are over 100 trains per hour using the 16 platforms, with some non stop trains too. A wide variety of South Central and South West Trains emus, South West Trains class 170 & 159 dmus, Gatwick Express, London Overground 378s.
Between the two halves of the station is Clapham Yard, used by South West Trains.
A small number of freight trains also pass through the station.
Between the two halves of the station is Clapham Yard, used by South West Trains.
A small number of freight trains also pass through the station.
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Clapham Junction
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This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
Environment
Busy inner city station which has ticket barriers, to gain access to the platforms. The station is manned 24 hours a day.
Road directions
Difficult area to park, public transport would be better.
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Clapham Junction map co-ordinates
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Clapham Junction map co-ordinates
Parking
Difficult area to park, public transport would be better.
Public transport
Direct train services from Victoria, Waterloo, Watford Junction and much of Southern England. Good local bus services in all directions.
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Amenities
Many food & drink outlets within the station, with a Sainsbury's and other shops just outside.
Sun Compass
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Clapham Junction
Streetmap links
Clapham Junction general view map
Clapham Junction close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Clapham Junction
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Clapham Junction
Googly map
Clapham Junction general view map
Clapham Junction close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Clapham Junction
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Photographic notes
The best spots are at the London ends of the platforms, with clear views towards Waterloo and Victoria, and not much platform furniture to obstruct views in the other direction.
For the yard you can get good shots through the windows on the footbridge. The platforms are well lit at night, and there is not too much noise (except for the trains!)
Update Dec 13:
If you wish to take photographs to this location, you must identify yourself to the station manager who can usually be found on Platform 9/10.
For the yard you can get good shots through the windows on the footbridge. The platforms are well lit at night, and there is not too much noise (except for the trains!)
Update Dec 13:
If you wish to take photographs to this location, you must identify yourself to the station manager who can usually be found on Platform 9/10.
Links to photographs at this location
Northern Railways - Clapham
General views - All photographs © Paul Bowery unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking west
The yard and carriage shed from platform 7.
Fig 2 - Looking west
The other side of the yard from the footbridge.
Fig 3 - Looking east
Silverlink trains use platform 2 and curve away to the left towards the West London Line.
Fig 4 - Looking west
A Watford Junction-Brighton service on platform 17. A few freight trains use this pair of tracks, also some use the Reading Lines (platforms 3-6). A couple of Virgin Voyagers a day pass through 17 and 18 non stop.
Fig 5 - Looking west
The south western main line platforms, from the Reading side of the station.
Fig 6 - Looking west
The South Central suburban lines.
Fig 7 - Looking east
View towards central London from platform 13.
Fig 8 - Looking west
The Reading or Windsor lines.
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
