Acton Town tube station Facts for Kids

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Acton Town
London Underground annual entry and exit
Acton Town underground station entrance
Location	Acton
Local authority	London Borough of Ealing
Managed by	London Underground
Number of platforms	4
Fare zone	3
2005	5.41 million
2007	5.774 million
Key dates
1 July 1879	Opened as Mill Hill Park on the line to Ealing Broadway
1 March 1910	Renamed Acton Town
4 July 1932	Piccadilly line services commenced
Other information
Lists of stations	DLR Underground National Rail Tramlink

Acton Town is a busy London Underground station in Acton, west London. It's a key stop for trains on both the Piccadilly and District lines. You can find the station where Gunnersbury Lane (A4000) and Bollo Lane meet. It's located in Travelcard Zone 3, which helps you figure out how much your train ticket costs.

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What is Acton Town Station?
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Acton Town station platforms, showing a westbound Piccadilly line train arriving.
The famous Roundel sign on the eastbound platforms.

What is Acton Town Station?

Acton Town station is an important part of the London Underground network, also known as the Tube. It serves two major lines: the Piccadilly line and the District line. This means many trains pass through here every day, connecting people to different parts of London. The station is managed by London Underground, which is in charge of all Tube services.

When Did Acton Town Station Open?

The station first opened a long time ago, on 1 July 1879. Back then, it wasn't called Acton Town. It was known as Mill Hill Park. It was part of a train line that went towards Ealing Broadway. The station got its current name, Acton Town, on 1 March 1910. Later, on 4 July 1932, the Piccadilly line trains started using the station too, making it even busier.

Where is Acton Town Station Located?

Acton Town station is in the Acton area of west London. It's specifically in the London Borough of Ealing. The station is easy to find because it's right at the junction of two main roads: Gunnersbury Lane and Bollo Lane. Being in Travelcard Zone 3 means it's in a middle zone for London's public transport, affecting ticket prices.

How Many Platforms Does Acton Town Have?

The station has four platforms where passengers can board and exit trains. These platforms are designed to handle trains from both the Piccadilly and District lines, allowing for smooth connections.

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Frank Pick House, a building near the station on Gunnersbury Lane.
Looking west from the eastbound District line platform, you can see where an old branch line used to be.
A front view of the station's outside. Notice the London Underground Roundel sign on the canopy.
A Piccadilly line train (1973 Stock) on a westbound platform. This platform is special because both District and Piccadilly line trains can use it.
A view of London Underground D78 stock trains at Acton Depot, seen from Gunnersbury Lane.
An electric locomotive at Acton Town. This is an example of the powerful electric trains used by the Metropolitan Railway starting in 1922. This specific one is No. 12, named Sarah Siddons.