Becontree tube station facts for kids
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| Location | Becontree |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Barking and Dagenham |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 5 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2004 | 2.082 million |
| 2007 | 2.315 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1926 1932 |
opened as Gale Street enlarged and renamed |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Becontree Station is a busy London Underground station located in Becontree, a part of East London. It is an important stop on the District Line, one of the oldest and longest lines in the London Underground network. This station helps thousands of people travel around London every day.
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About Becontree Station
Becontree Station is found in Zone 5 of London's public transport system. This means it is a bit further out from the very centre of London. The station has two platforms, one for trains heading towards central London and another for trains going further east.
A Quick Look at Its History
Becontree Station has an interesting past. It first opened its doors in 1926, but it wasn't called Becontree then! Its original name was Gale Street. This was before the area around it became a large housing estate.
Just a few years later, in 1932, the station was made bigger. It was also renamed Becontree Station. This happened as more people moved into the new homes being built in the area. The station grew to serve the growing community.
What is the District Line?
The District Line is a key part of the London Underground system, often called the "Tube." It is shown in green on the Tube map. This line runs across London, connecting many different areas.
Becontree Station is located between Upney and Dagenham Heathway stations on the District Line. It provides a vital link for residents of Becontree to reach central London and other parts of the city for school, work, or fun.
Images for kids
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Becontree in 1961, showing the former tracks and platforms in the foreground.
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The westbound platform looking east, with the fenced-off platform visible to the right.
