square block dominated by large arched windows at high level. The main elevation is flanked by symmetrical wings and, to the south, a single storey extension. The whole building, as well as the associated disused signal cabin and sub-station, is finished in carefully bonded, incised, gault bricks. The ticket hall takes the form of a lofty arched hall, from which leads a subway that gives access to the two island platforms. The platforms are dominated by graceful, gull-winged shaped reinforced canopies that were altered during 1980s renovations. Although some original platform furniture has been lost the timber platform benches, with the London Underground roundel forming the seat backs, survive. The station has four platform faces and three tracks, with the middle bi-directional track usually used for services that terminate at the station. Those eastbound services that terminate at Loughton mostly return to central London, although some go into Loughton sidings (usually after the evening peak and late at night) which can accommodate 10 trains. A traincrew depot ("the Powerhouse") was converted from the matching electrical substation to the north-east of the station in 2006. Services and connections Services The station is served by the Central line's Epping branch, between Buckhurst Hill and Debden stations. The typical off-peak service in trains per hour (tph) is: 9 tph eastbound to Epping 3 tph terminate here 9 tph westbound to West Ruislip 3 tph westbound to Northolt Connections London Buses routes 20, 167, 397, 549 and school route 677 serve the station. References External links London's Abandoned Tube Stations – Loughton Central line (London Underground) stations London Underground Night Tube stations Proposed Chelsea-Hackney Line stations Tube stations in Essex Transport in Epping Forest District International style architecture in England Former Great Eastern Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1856 Grade II listed buildings in Essex Grade II listed railway stations Loughton