Mitcham Eastfields station opening

Last Thursday, I attended the opening of the new Mitcham Eastfields Station in Mitcham - the first new to station to open in Outer London since the war. At the opening was various dignatries including the Minister, Tom Harris MP, Siobhain Mc Donagh MP, Council leader David Williams and councillors. Also in attendance was representatives from Network Rail, Southern, First Captial Connect and Tfl.

Although it was the official opening, the station has been operating now for over seven weeks. As a local resident, and someone who commutes to London for work I have found the station has made my journey to work that much easier, and quicker. I have also noticed the increased usage at the station, the 0807 which I catch regularly to work usually has over 100 people waiting to board, the station has certainly proved to be a great success in a short period of time.

With the new station, it has also put Mitcham on the map and made it much more accessible to the outside world. It has taken over 70 years' for the new station to happen, but at last it's here and making a real difference locally.