A commemorative plaque has been unveiled at Highams Park station to mark the 150^th anniversary of the station.

The plaque, which was funded and installed by Arriva Rail London (ARL) and commissioned by Railway Heritage Trust, was unveiled by Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, and members of the Highams Park Planning Group (HPPG) on Saturday 25 May 2024.

Lord Hendy, chair of Network Rail, was joined by residents and local businesses to celebrate the new addition to the exterior of the London Overground station. The plaque was suggested by Lord Hendy at an event on Friday 17 November 2023, celebrating 150 years since the arrival of the railway in Highams Park.

The plaque provides a snapshot of the station’s rich history, including its transition from a small wooden building to the Neville Ashbee design which still stands today.

L-R: Tim Hedley-Jones, executive director of Railway Heritage Trust; Gordon Turpin, chair of Highams Park Planning Group; Lord Hendy, Peter of Richmond Hill, chair of Network Rail; Roger Torode, chair of Highams Park Planning Group’s Transport Group; Mohammed Tohow, service delivery manager at Arriva Rail London.

Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, said: “I’m delighted to have unveiled this plaque at Highams Park Station. The history of Highams Park demonstrates how railway stations are key to the development of local economies and communities and this continues to the present day. It is great to see the pride the community takes in its station.”

Tim Hedley-Jones, executive director of the Railway Heritage Trust, said: “We are happy to provide a plaque for Highams Park Station, and grateful to Arriva Rail London for funding it. We are pleased at the way in which the community is celebrating its heritage.”

Andy Teesdale, head of concession management at Arriva Rail London, said: “We are pleased to have supported in the funding and installation of this plaque, which reflects Arriva Rail London and Transport for London’s dedication to preserving the heritage of London’s railway network.”

The occasion was marked by a performance from the 17^th Pals’ Battalion Band and a mini food market in the station car park.

L-R: Ian Polush, soft services facilities manager at Arriva Rail London; Emma Shell, senior asset & facilities manager at Arriva Rail London; Roger Torode, chair of Highams Park Planning Group’s Transport Group; Gordon Turpin, chair of Highams Park Planning Group; Vince Mondesir, facilities manager at Arriva Rail London; Cornel Anghel, maintenance technician at Equans.