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Location notes
Dagenham Dock is located on the East London / Essex Borders - a short ride on the c2c line from London Fenchurch Street or A13/M25 by car.
The station is, in effect, a branch line of the 'c2c' route served by a mixture of freight and passenger services.
The station is, in effect, a branch line of the 'c2c' route served by a mixture of freight and passenger services.
Railway type and traffic
Passenger-wise, services operating from London Fenchurch Street split at Barking (previous station), and serve Dagenham Dock, Rainham, Purfleet, Grays, Tilbury and then join back up with the main line again. Electrostar 357s run every half hour in either direction, with an increased frequency to London in the morning and from London in the evening.
Freight-wise, North and Southbound Liners pass through the station at invariable times. Freightliner (Barking and Dagenham) have their terminal just east of the station and of course, the historic Ford car plant further down the line. Expect to see mainly 66s, however, other locos have been know to pass through. A convoy of the ever-popular 4M26 Dagenham-Crew cars depart at 14:21 on weekdays. Although usually 66-headed, this can sometimes be triple-headed by a diverse range of motive power.
Freight-wise, North and Southbound Liners pass through the station at invariable times. Freightliner (Barking and Dagenham) have their terminal just east of the station and of course, the historic Ford car plant further down the line. Expect to see mainly 66s, however, other locos have been know to pass through. A convoy of the ever-popular 4M26 Dagenham-Crew cars depart at 14:21 on weekdays. Although usually 66-headed, this can sometimes be triple-headed by a diverse range of motive power.
Environment
Dagenham Dock is located in a rural area, but also with an industrial estate close by, home of Ford Motor Company, Freightliner and Barking Power station to name but a few.
With the construction of CTRL, there are a few fair rail workers around. Fairly deserted during day, obviously keep your eyes open, but you are reasonably safe.
With the construction of CTRL, there are a few fair rail workers around. Fairly deserted during day, obviously keep your eyes open, but you are reasonably safe.
Road directions
Dagenham is off the A13, which is junction 30 from the M25 at Thurrock.
From the A13 (eastbound):
On your left is a Mecca Bingo complex. At A1306 junction, branch left (signposted Dagenham) then at roundabout there is a strange statue in centre, take 2nd exit A1306 (straight over). Continue until you reach homebase on your right and turn right at the lights into Chequers Lane.
The station is 1/4 mle down on your right.
From the A13 (Westbound):
At the HAYS Logistics distribution centre on left, branch left down sliproad (signposted Dagenham. Take a right at small roundabout and continue to A1306 which bears right. Continue until you reach homebase on your right and turn right at the lights into Chequers Lane.
The station is 1/4 mle down on your right.
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Dagenham Dock map co-ordinates
From the A13 (eastbound):
On your left is a Mecca Bingo complex. At A1306 junction, branch left (signposted Dagenham) then at roundabout there is a strange statue in centre, take 2nd exit A1306 (straight over). Continue until you reach homebase on your right and turn right at the lights into Chequers Lane.
The station is 1/4 mle down on your right.
From the A13 (Westbound):
At the HAYS Logistics distribution centre on left, branch left down sliproad (signposted Dagenham. Take a right at small roundabout and continue to A1306 which bears right. Continue until you reach homebase on your right and turn right at the lights into Chequers Lane.
The station is 1/4 mle down on your right.
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Dagenham Dock map co-ordinates
Parking
Due to CTRL construction the station entrance is rather makeshift at the moment. You can leave your car in the small tarmaced car park at the entrance of the station that is very close to the platform so you can keep an eye on it. You could park at store entrance of ASDA and take a 10 minute walk back.
Public transport
Stopping c2c services from Fenchurch Street run every half hour. District line services either from Upminster or from London - change at Barking for c2c to Dagenham.
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Amenities
There is a canopy on both platforms and 6-lane A13 bridge (3 up, 3 down) to cover you from the elements also with a few seats. No toilets, however, a large Asda is about 10 minute walk away with cafe and toilets. There is the occasional burger van.
Sun Compass
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Streetmap links
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Dagenham Dock
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Photographic notes
The A13 new road runs across the line and this offers both shelter and noise, so probably not good for video.
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General views - All photographs © Mark Tassell unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking East
Towards Ford Motor Works and Freightliner Dagenham from the Eastbound Platform. Over-platform footbridge is visible.
Fig 2 - Looking west
Towards London, from the Eastbound platform. A13 crosses the line and can block out some mid afternoon sun.
Fig 3 - Looking west
The 6-line section at Dagenham Dock. 2 freight in foreground, 2 CTRL (temporary route) and the existing up and down through Dagenham Dock Station.
Fig 4 - Looking east
From level crossing at ground level. Close-up shots can be taken of passing EMU's and freight movements.
Fig 5 - Looking west
From level crossing at ground level. Close-up shots can be taken of passing EMU's and freight movements.
Fig 6 - General view of the level crossing
Fig 7 - Looking east
From the new CTRL overbridge you can view the Freightliner yard.
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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.
