Moorgate station facts for kids
Entrance to Moorgate
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 Moorgate
Location of Moorgate in Central London
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| Location | Moorgate |
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| Local authority | City of London |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Station code | MOG |
| Number of platforms | 8 |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2008 |  22.220 million |
| 2009 |  21.182 million |
| 2010 | 21.040 million |
| National Rail annual entry and exit | |
| 2007–08 | 10.109 million |
| — interchange | 1.351 million |
| 2008–09 | 9.374 million |
| — interchange | 1.229 million |
| 2009–10 | 6.737 million |
| — interchange | 1.294 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1865 | Opened (MR) |
| 1900 | Opened (C&SLR) |
| 1904 | Opened (GN&CR) |
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Moorgate station is a busy train and London Underground station in the heart of London. It is located in the City of London, a historic part of the city. You can find it on a street called Moorgate, just north of London Wall.
This station is an important transport hub. It connects people from the suburbs to central London. It also serves several Underground lines, making it easy to travel around the city.
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About Moorgate Station
Moorgate station is a key part of London's transport system. It serves both main line trains and the Underground. The station has been around for a long time. It has changed and grown over the years.
Where is Moorgate Station?
Moorgate station is in the City of London. This area is known for its businesses and historic buildings. The station is on Moorgate street itself. It was once called "Moorgate Street" station.
Train Lines at Moorgate
Moorgate is a main station for suburban trains. These trains come from places like Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, and Letchworth. These services are run by First Capital Connect. Until 2009, trains on the Thameslink line also ended here.
Underground Lines
The Underground part of Moorgate station is very busy. It is on the Bank branch of the Northern line. You can travel to Old Street or Bank from here.
Moorgate also serves three other Underground lines. These are the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. On these lines, Moorgate is between Barbican and Liverpool Street.
A Sad Event in History
Moorgate station was the site of a very sad event in 1975. This was the Moorgate tube crash. In this accident, 46 people lost their lives. Another 74 people were hurt. It was a difficult time for London.
Station Pictures
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This is an entrance on Moorgate street. It's on the eastern side of the main building.
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This picture shows an entrance on Moorfields street. Moorgate street is visible in the background.
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Here you can see the platform for northbound Northern line trains.
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This is a "roundel" sign on the northbound Northern line platform.
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This platform is for northbound Great Northern trains. Notice the large tunnel ahead.
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A station sign on the Great Northern platform. It shows an old design.
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Platform 1 at Moorgate station before some construction work.
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Platform 9 at Moorgate, seen from a train.
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An S7 Circle line train at Moorgate station. You can also see another train on the opposite track.
More Images
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Platform 1 at Moorgate station before Crossrail construction.
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Moorgate station's Circle line platforms in 1969.
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The Moorfields entrance to Moorgate station.
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A historic steam train at Moorgate station in 2014.
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