Fulham Broadway tube station facts for kids
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 Fulham Broadway
 Location of Fulham Broadway
in Greater London |
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| Location | Walham Green |
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| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 2 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2005 | 8.715 million |
| 2007 | 10.291 million |
| 2009 |  9.67 million |
| Railway companies | |
| Original company | Metropolitan District Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 March 1880 | Opened as Walham Green |
| 2 March 1952 | Renamed Fulham Broadway |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Fulham Broadway is a busy station on the London Underground network, often called "the Tube." It's part of the District Line, which is one of London's oldest underground train lines. This station is super famous because it's the closest Tube stop to Stamford Bridge, the exciting home stadium of Chelsea Football Club! Many football fans use this station to get to matches.
About Fulham Broadway Station
Fulham Broadway station is located in Walham Green, a lively part of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It's in Fare Zone 2, which helps people figure out how much their train ticket will cost. The station has two platforms, one for trains heading towards Wimbledon and another for trains going towards central London.
A Bit of History
This station first opened its doors a long time ago, on 1 March 1880. Back then, it wasn't called Fulham Broadway. Its original name was Walham Green. It was built by the Metropolitan District Railway, one of the first companies to build underground lines in London. The station got its current name, Fulham Broadway, much later, on 2 March 1952.
Getting to Stamford Bridge
If you're a football fan wanting to visit Stamford Bridge, Fulham Broadway is your go-to station! It's just a short walk from the station to the stadium. This makes it a really important place for Chelsea supporters and visitors to the area.
Images for kids
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Fulham Broadway underground station platforms looking north (September 2006)
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Fulham Broadway underground station platforms looking south (September 2006)
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The former station building
