have changed onto the Southern Train have the option for other Southern services and South Western Railway at Clapham Junction. The station was previously served by the Bakerloo line of the London Underground. In 2007, the station added to its facilities a cafe selling various beverages, snacks and newspapers; this on the northbound platform. The ticket office has improved opening hours and is more or less open when every train comes through. If not, there are several customer service assistants around if need be. There are also two ticket machines in the foyer where one can buy any national rail tickets, as well as travel cards, and oyster tickets. Under the new management of London Overground there has been significant improvement such as new signs, more CCTV and electronic departure boards in the foyer, both platforms and the southbound shelter. In early 2010, Hatch End Station has had ticket barriers installed, in common with many other London Overground Stations. There are two barriers, and another barrier for luggage and wheelchair users. There are still two ticket machines, and the ticket office which is now open much more regularly. Architectural critic and Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman was an admirer of Hatch End railway station and described it as "half-way between a bank and a medium-sized country house" – Metroland. Connections London Buses routes H12 & H14 serve the station. References External links Railway stations in the London Borough of Harrow DfT Category E stations Former London and North Western Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1844 Railway stations served by London Overground Proposed London Underground stations Grade II listed buildings in the London Borough of Harrow Grade II listed railway stations