Southampton Central railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Southampton Central |
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| Location | |
| Place | Southampton City Centre |
| Local authority | City of Southampton |
| Grid reference | SU412121 |
| Operations | |
| Station code | SOU |
| Managed by | South Western Railway |
| Platforms in use | 5 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| History | |
| Original company | London and South Western Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London and South Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | Southern Railway |
| 1 November 1895 | Opened (Southampton West) |
| 1934–1935 | Enlarged |
| 7 July 1935 | Renamed (Southampton Central) |
| 10 July 1967 | Renamed (Southampton) |
| 29 May 1994 | Renamed (Southampton Central) |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
Southampton Central railway station is the main train station in the city of Southampton, England. It's a very busy place where many different train companies operate. You can catch trains here to lots of exciting places across the country.
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All About Southampton Central Station
Southampton Central is a key transport hub for the city. It connects Southampton to many other towns and cities. The station has five platforms, which are the areas where you wait for and get on trains.
Which Trains Use This Station?
Several train companies use Southampton Central. These include Great Western Railway, South West Trains, CrossCountry, and Southern. Each company runs trains to different destinations.
Where Can You Travel From Here?
From Southampton Central, you can travel to many places. Some trains end their journey here, while others just pass through. You can catch a train to Portsmouth and Southsea on the coast. Trains also go north to places like Great Malvern and Newcastle. For trips to London, you can take a train directly to London Waterloo.
A Look at the Station's History
Southampton Central has been around for a long time. It first opened its doors in 1895. Back then, it was known by a different name.
How the Station Grew Over Time
When it first opened on November 1, 1895, the station was called Southampton West. It was built by the London and South Western Railway company. Later, between 1934 and 1935, the station was made much bigger. This was to handle more passengers and trains.
On July 7, 1935, the station's name changed to Southampton Central. This name showed its importance as the main station. It was briefly renamed just "Southampton" in 1967. However, on May 29, 1994, it went back to being called Southampton Central.
Images for kids
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The disused signal box
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Southern and Great Western Railway services at Southampton Central
