Farringdon station facts for kids
The Thameslink Class 387 at platform 3 of Farringdon station with a Southbound service
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 Farringdon station
Location of Farringdon station in Greater London
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| Location | Farringdon |
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| Local authority | City of London |
| Managed by | Thameslink London Underground |
| Station code | ZFD |
| Number of platforms | 4 (2 National Rail and 2 London Underground) |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 1 |
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| 10 January 1863 | Opened |
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Farringdon station is a busy train station in London. It's used by both the London Underground (the Tube) and National Rail trains. You can find it in an area called Clerkenwell, just north of the City of London.
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Exciting Changes at Farringdon
Farringdon station is becoming one of the busiest stations in the UK. This is because two major new train lines, Crossrail and the improved Thameslink route, now use it. The station also still has its existing Tube lines.
Thameslink Station Upgrade
Farringdon station has been made much better and bigger. This was done so that longer Thameslink trains can fit. The old station building now has a new roof. There is also a new entrance and waiting area on Turnmill Street.
The train platforms have been made wider and longer. To do this, some pillars under the Cowcross Street bridge had to be moved. The bridge and a building called Cardinal Tower were taken down and rebuilt. Cowcross Street is now a street just for people walking. Lifts have also been added to help everyone get around.
The main ticket hall and waiting area were rebuilt. It's now much easier to change between different train lines inside the station. An old bridge used for changing trains was removed. New stairs and lifts were put in. These new lifts go to all four platforms, making the station easy to use for passengers with disabilities.
The platforms could not be made longer to the north. This was because the Thameslink line is very steep right after the station. So, the platforms were made longer to the south. This change meant that Thameslink trains no longer stop at Barbican and Moorgate stations. However, London Underground trains still go to those stations.
Crossrail Station Development
A new Crossrail station, also called 'Farringdon', has been built. It is located between the Farringdon and Barbican Tube stations. This new station connects with both of them. You can get to the Crossrail part from the new Thameslink ticket hall.
Images for kids
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The Metropolitan Railway's second Farringdon station in 1866.
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The station entrance in 1989, showing the name Farringdon & High Holborn.
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A Class 319 train heading south from Farringdon. On the left is the blocked-off line to Moorgate.
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The platform for eastbound Elizabeth line trains at Farringdon.
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Farringdon is a key interchange. It connects the north-south Thameslink line with the new west-east Elizabeth line.
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A warning sign for train drivers heading south from Farringdon in August 2012.
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A Network SouthEast British Rail Class 319 train at the station.
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A Metropolitan line S Stock train leaving Platform 1. It is heading east to Aldgate.
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Farringdon is a central part of the Thameslink network. These Class 377 Electrostar trains used to run on the Bedford to Brighton route. They have now been replaced by Class 700 trains.
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Underground trains at Farringdon Station.
See also
In Spanish: Estación de Farringdon para niños
