South Ealing tube station facts for kids
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| Location | Ealing |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Ealing |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 4 |
| Fare zone | 3 |
| Railway companies | |
| Original company | District Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 May 1883 | Station opened |
| 9 January 1933 | Piccadilly line service introduced |
| 1964 | District line service withdrawn |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
South Ealing tube station is a busy London Underground station. You can find it in the London Borough of Ealing. This station is on the Piccadilly line, which goes towards Heathrow Airport.
It's located between Acton Town and Northfields stations. The station is on South Ealing Road and is in Travelcard Zone 3. This means it's in a specific area for calculating your travel fare.
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About South Ealing Station
South Ealing tube station has a comfortable waiting room for passengers. It's a good place to wait for your train.
It's important to know that this station does not have step-free access. This means there are no ramps or lifts to get from the train or platform to the street level.
Like many other London Underground stations, South Ealing features a special artwork. It's called Labyrinth and was created by Mark Wallinger. This artwork has been at the station since 2013.
Getting Around: Connections
South Ealing station is well-connected to local transport.
- London Buses route 65 stops right at the station.
- The night bus route N65 also serves the station directly.
- Other bus routes like E3 and N11 stop very close by.
A Look Back: Station History
South Ealing station first opened a long time ago, on 1 May 1883. It was originally a stop on the District Railway. This railway later became known as the District line.
When it first opened, the trains were powered by steam. However, the line was updated and became electric in 1905.
The Piccadilly line started serving South Ealing station on 9 January 1933. The station was given a big update between 1935 and 1936. During this time, the old buildings were replaced. The platform for eastbound trains got a new concrete roof and a waiting room. Electric lights were also installed.
The District line trains stopped serving South Ealing in 1964.
The station building was replaced again in 1983. It was given another refresh and updated in 2006.
Images for kids
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Piccadilly Line train approaching South Ealing
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Piccadilly Line train leaving South Ealing, headed westwards.
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1973 Stock passing.
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Eastbound platform building.
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Waiting enclosure of glass & metal.
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