[originally posted to uk.transport.london]
[x-posted to uk.railway]

On 2 Jun, 16:20, Paul Terry wrote:
Although Eastfields didn't open this morning as planned, TFL report that
it opened at 16:00 today. For some reason, the BBC thought it wouldn't
open until later this week:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7430762.stm


The LDB would certainly seem to indicate it has indeed opened now:

http://www.southernrailway.com/news....66&u=index.php


For the record, Southern had this to say - it was evidently written
before 4pm...
http://www.southernrailway.com/news.php?id=166

quote
Mitcham Eastfields station to open today - LATEST

June 2nd 2008

The new station at Mitcham Eastfields is now ready to open for
passenger service.

The first train to call at the station will be the 16:09 service to
Epsom. This service is from London Victoria, and for those who are
interested in being on the first train to call, the stop immediately
before Mitcham Eastfelds is Balham (16:02).

The first train to stop at Mitcham Eastfields on its way into London
will be the 16:11.
/quote


So, was anyone on the first train to stop there?!

I wonder what the delay was in opening the station - maybe it was just
to keep 'first train enthusiasts' on their toes! (Or maybe just allow
them a lie-in instead of a crack of dawn start...)