Barons Court tube station facts for kids
Barons Court
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| Location | Barons Court |
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| Local authority | Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 4 |
| Fare zone | 2 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2005 | 5.917 million |
| 2007 | 6.698 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1874 1905 1906 |
Tracks laid (MDR) Opened (DR) Started (GNP&BR) |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Barons Court is a busy London Underground station. It helps people travel around West Kensington in Greater London. This station is special because it serves two different Tube lines: the District Line and the Piccadilly Line.
You can find Barons Court station on Gliddon Road, not far from the main Talgarth Road. It's located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. If you're on the District Line, Barons Court is between West Kensington and Hammersmith. On the Piccadilly Line, it's between Earl's Court and Hammersmith. The station is in Travelcard Zone 2, which helps you figure out how much your journey will cost.
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A Look at Barons Court Station
Barons Court station has a unique design. It was built with a special style called Art Nouveau. This means it has decorative shapes and curves, often inspired by nature. You can see this style in the station's details, like the ironwork and tiling.
How Barons Court Was Built
The story of Barons Court station began a long time ago.
Early Tracks and Opening
- In 1874, tracks were first laid in this area by the Metropolitan District Railway (MDR).
- The station itself officially opened on October 9, 1905. This was for the District Railway.
- A year later, in 1906, the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway (GNP&BR) also started using the station. This is why Barons Court serves two lines today.
Platforms and Connections
Barons Court has four platforms. Two platforms are for the District Line trains, and the other two are for the Piccadilly Line trains. This setup allows people to easily switch between the two lines. It's a key connection point for many travelers.
Why Barons Court is Important
Barons Court is more than just a stop on the Tube. It helps thousands of people every day get to work, school, or visit friends. Its location makes it a useful station for reaching different parts of London. It connects West Kensington with central London and other areas.
Images for kids
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The station in May 1962 looking east with a westbound Piccadilly line train to Uxbridge.
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The unique bench on the eastbound island platform.
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A 1973 stock Piccadilly line train stands at the eastbound platform.
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Entrance to GNP&BR tunnel between District Railway tracks, 1906.
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Barons Court station, 1916
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Booking hall, 1939
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View of platforms, 1983
