What is the difference between Stratford and Stratford International?
What is the difference between Stratford and Stratford International? Stratford International is a National Rail station in Stratford and a separate Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station nearby, located in East Village in London. Despite its name, no international services stop at the station; plans for it to be served by Eurostar trains never came to fruition.
What does Zone 2 include?
Put simply, zone 2 training is aerobic exercise; the part where your heart rate is up, you're sweating but you're not tiring yourself out completely. Almost any moderate intensity cardio-oriented exercise, whether it's: Brisk walking. Jogging.
How many platforms does Stratford International Station have?
Answer. There are four platforms at Stratford International Station, two for domestic high speed trains and two for international trains. The platforms are designed to accommodate the different door heights between domestic and international trains.
Does Stratford International have ticket barriers?
Station buildings do not have doors or ticket barriers and are open 24 hours a day. Train services are not 24 hours. Please see link to TFL website for train operating times at each station. Self-service ticket machines are available at each station.
Why is Stratford Station called International?
'Ready to become international' The station needed a different name to avoid any confusion with Stratford regional station. Stratford International is physically built ready for it to become international and would only need the technical equipment, such as computers and scanning machines.
What train line is Stratford International?
Stratford International opened in 2009 on the High Speed 1 line between London St Pancras International and Kent which is operated by Southeastern trains. With high speeds of up to 140 mph using the modern Javelin trains, this line provides a highly convenient commuter service from Kent to the city of London.
Is Stratford International accessible?
Step free access to all platforms via lifts. Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
What does Zone 2 mean in London?
Zone 2 covers areas in the inner zone such as Notting Hill, Regents Park, Camden, and Shoreditch.
Is Stratford International on the Elizabeth line?
The opening of the Elizabeth line cements Stratford as the best-connected hub in London. You can now get from Paddington to Stratford in under 20 minutes.
How to get to Stratford International through Westfield?
To travel between Stratford International and Stratford Regional station, passengers are advised to walk through the Westfield shopping centre (access is available through the Lower Ground Floor) which is about a ten minute walk and does not involve steps, lifts or escalators.
Which Westfield is bigger in London?
With 250 shops plus 70 places to dine, Westfield Stratford City is the largest shopping mall in Europe and the new lifestyle destination for East London.
Which zone is Stratford International?
(Zone 2/3)
Is Stratford International Zone 2?
The stations in Zone 2/3 as of January 2016 are: Stratford International.
What station do I need for Westfield Stratford?
The nearest stations to Westfield Shopping Centre are: Stratford International is 168 meters away, 3 min walk. Westfield Avenue (A) is 253 meters away, 4 min walk. Chobham Academy (Y) is 378 meters away, 5 min walk.