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Visiting Waltham cross station 3rd busiest in Broxbourne Waltham Cross railway station (station code: WLC) is a commuter station on the Lea Valley Lines in Hertfordshire, England. It serves the town of Waltham Cross and nearby Waltham Abbey in Essex.  Key Details • Location: Station Approach, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7LU (about 12 miles / 20.6 km from London Liverpool Street).  • Managed by: Greater Anglia (all trains and the station itself). • Fare zone: London Zone 7. • Platforms: 2 (Platform 1 typically for London-bound services; Platform 2 for northbound). • Opened: 1840. Services Trains run to/from: • London Liverpool Street (and sometimes Stratford) — journey times around 20–30 minutes. • Northbound to Cheshunt, Broxbourne, Hertford East, Bishops Stortford, Cambridge (and connections to Stansted Airport). It’s a busy commuter station with frequent services, especially during peak hours. Current Note (as of latest info) The lifts at the station are operating with restricted hours due to an issue with the emergency call button: • Monday–Friday: 06:00–20:00 • Saturday: 07:45–15:00 • Sunday: 08:15–15:50 The station has step-free access to both platforms via lifts when they are available.  Facilities • Ticket office: Staffed part-time — Mon–Fri 06:15–20:00, Sat 07:45–14:40, Sun 08:15–15:45. Ticket machines are also available. • Seating: Yes (no dedicated waiting room). • Refreshments: Coffee shop. • Toilets: National Key (Radar) toilets in the ticket hall, available during ticket office hours. • Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi available. • CCTV: Yes. • Car parking: Pay-and-display station car park (operated by National Car Parks). Around 53 spaces + some accessible bays; open 24/7. There may be additional nearby parking options. • Cycle storage: Available (racks outside the entrance). • Taxi rank: Outside the main entrance. • No ticket barriers (Oyster/contactless readers present). Accessibility • Step-free access to platforms via lifts (subject to the current restriction). • Accessible parking spaces available. • Staff can assist with mobility needs (impaired mobility set-down not available). Live Information & Planning For live departures and arrivals, check these reliable sources: • National Rail: nationalrail.co.uk (live departures/arrivals) • Greater Anglia website or app • Trainline, Realtime Trains, or TfL (for Oyster/contactless info) Getting There • By road: Easy access off the A10; follow signs for Waltham Cross. • Bus links: Local buses serve the station (check TfL or local operators for routes). • Nearby: Close to Waltham Cross town centre, Lee Valley Regional Park, and attractions like Waltham Abbey.