Waterloo East

Description
Waterloo East is a subterranean station on the suburban metro line. It is situated between London Bridge and Charing Cross stations on the metro.

The station has four platforms, two of which are used by Southeastern services in and out of Charing Cross, and two by London Overground services.

There is no connection to the mainline at Waterloo East. The nearest mainline stations are at London Bridge or Southwark Green. However, the station is a short walk from Blackfriars mainline station, and Southwark station on the London Underground Jubilee Line.

History
In 1908, the station was opened, having been constructed using the cut-and-cover method and covered with brick arches, to allow the newly built 3rd rail suburban lines to Dartford and Brackwell Common to serve the Waterloo area of London.

In 2008, it was entirely refurbished from its previously tattered appearance in preparation for the introduction of London Overground services to Dartford and Madford Water. This involved cutting open the roof and installing glass panels and beams, bathing the station in light during the day.

Mondays to Saturdays
5 Trains per hour to Dartford, of which 4 Trains per hour to Brackwell Common
 * 2 go via Lewisham and
 * 3 go via Greenwich.

2 Trains per hour to Madford Water

11 Trains per hour to London Charing Cross

Sundays
4 Trains per hour to Dartford, of which 2 Trains per hour to Brackwell Common
 * 2 go via Lewisham and
 * 2 go via Greenwich.

2 Trains per hour to Madford Water

8 Trains per hour to London Charing Cross