The Eastern Counties Railway arrived in 1842, but due to the
geography of the town, an 18-arch viaduct had to be built across
what is now the town park. The station was built on a viaduct in
its current location, so the platforms are above street level.
Unusually for a town of Chelmsford's size there is just one
railway station. Chelmsford railway station is virtually in the
centre of the town and around 10,000 commuters travel to London
daily by rail. Outside of London, it is currently the busiest
completely non-terminus station in the UK.
For many years, a second station has been proposed on the north
eastern fringes of the town at Springfield in order to serve the
expanding housing developments there - so far nothing has come to
fruition.
The present station building dates from a rebuild in 1985.
Stealth required as at most times this will be a busy muggle
area.