Baker Street tube station facts for kids
The Hammersmith & City line S7 Stock and Baker Street tube station above platform level
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 Baker Street station
Location of Baker Street station in Greater London
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| Location | Baker Street |
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| Local authority | City of Westminster |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Station code | ZBS |
| Number of platforms | 10 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 1 |
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| 1863 | Opened |
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Baker Street station is a very old and important train station in London. It's part of the London Underground, which is London's famous subway system. This station is special because it's the oldest underground station in the world! It first opened way back in 1863.
The station is in Zone 1. This means it's in the very center of London, where lots of people travel. You can find its entrances on Baker Street and Marylebone Road. Baker Street station has ten different platforms for trains.
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History of Baker Street Station
The World's First Underground Railway
Baker Street station has a very special place in history. It was one of the first stations on the Metropolitan Railway. This was the world's very first underground railway! It opened on 10 January 1863.
The first trains ran between Paddington and Farringdon Street. Baker Street was a key stop on this new line. Imagine how exciting it must have been to travel underground for the first time!
Growing and Expanding
Over the years, Baker Street station grew much bigger. More and more lines were added. This helped people travel all over London easily.
Today, Baker Street station serves five different Underground lines:
On the Bakerloo line, it is between Regent's Park and Marylebone stations. On the Jubilee line, it is between Bond Street and St. John's Wood.
Interesting Facts About Baker Street
Sherlock Holmes Connection
Baker Street is famous for more than just its station. It's also known as the home of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. In the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street.
Because of this, you might see special tile-work at the station. It often shows a silhouette of Sherlock Holmes. This is a fun way to remember the famous detective.
A Busy Hub
Baker Street station is one of the busiest stations in London. Many people use it every day to get to work, school, or to explore the city. Its central location makes it a vital part of London's transport network.
Images for kids
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The original Baker Street station entrances on each side of Marylebone Road, 1862
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Route diagram which shows the original route between Baker Street and Waterloo.
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A Hammersmith and City Line train to Barking arrives at Baker Street's oldest platforms opened in 1863
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Unique tile-work in this station, commemorates the fictional Sherlock Holmes' association with Baker Street
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A southbound Bakerloo line train arrives at Platform 8.
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A northbound Jubilee line train stands at Platform 10.
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Old vs. new: A60 stock on the left and S8 stock on the right.
See also
In Spanish: Estación de Baker Street para niños
