via Tottenham Hale were normally operated by Class 125 diesel multiple units. As late as the early 1960s the goods yards located north of the station were busy in traffic but these were closed in the 1960s in preparation of the electrification of the Lea Valley line. The mechanical signal box was closed on 13 January 1969 with its duties being taken over by a panel at Brimsdown. The lines through Waltham Cross were electrified on 5 May 1969. The Privatisation area (1994-current) In 2011, a major redevelopment was carried out at the station in preparation for the London 2012 Olympics. From 2 January 2013, Oyster cards are accepted at the station. The station is in Travelcard zone 7. Service The typical off-peak service between Monday-Saturday is two trains per hour to London Liverpool Street via Tottenham Hale, two trains per hour to Hertford East, one train per hour to Stratford, and one train per hour to Bishops Stortford. On Sunday, the typical off peak service is two trains per hour to Stratford via Tottenham Hale and two trains per hour to Hertford East. References External links Railway stations in Hertfordshire Former Great Eastern Railway stations Greater Anglia franchise railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1840 Waltham Cross