Oakwood tube station facts for kids
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| Location | Oakwood |
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| Local authority | Enfield |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 5 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2007 |  2.612 million |
| 2008 | 2.840 million |
| 2009 | 2.915 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1933 | Opened (Piccadilly Line) |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Oakwood is a London Underground station located on the Piccadilly Line. It's a busy train station that helps people travel around London. This station is almost at the very northern end of the Piccadilly Line.
You can find Oakwood station between Southgate and Cockfosters stations. It is in Travelcard Zone 5, which helps you know how much your train ticket will cost. The station is on the edge of the Oakwood area in Enfield. It's right where Bramley Road (A110) and Chase Road meet.
About Oakwood Station
Oakwood station first opened its doors in 1933. It was built as part of the Piccadilly Line's expansion. This expansion helped more people travel easily to and from the northern parts of London. The station has two platforms, one for trains going in each direction.
Where is Oakwood Station?
Oakwood station is in the London Borough of Enfield, which is a part of North London. The area around the station is called Oakwood. It's a residential area, meaning many homes are nearby. The station's location makes it a key transport hub for people living in the area.
How Many People Use It?
Many people use Oakwood station every year. For example, in 2009, over 2.9 million people entered the station! This shows how important it is for daily travel. The number of people using the station has grown over the years, showing how popular the Piccadilly Line is.
Images for kids
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The outside of Oakwood Tube Station.
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Inside Oakwood station, showing the platforms.
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An Art Deco style seat and station sign at Oakwood.
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The junction of Bramley Road and Chase Road, where the station was built, in September 1930.
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Platforms being built, looking south-east over open countryside, in October 1932.
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An outside view of Enfield West station (now Oakwood), in April 1933.
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The ticket hall, showing the concrete roof structure, in April 1933.
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A view from the end of the platform showing open countryside, in July 1934.
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A similar view in August 1936, showing houses have replaced the countryside.
