Turkey Street railway station facts for kids
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| Location | Enfield |
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| Local authority | Enfield |
| Managed by | London Overground |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Station code | TUR |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 6 |
| National Rail annual entry and exit | |
| 2004–05 | 0.316 million |
| 2005–06 | 0.286 million |
| 2006–07 | 0.443 million |
| Key dates | |
| 1 October 1891 1 October 1909 1 March 1915 1 July 1919 21 November 1960 |
Opened as Forty Hill Closed Re-opened Closed Re-opened as Turkey Street |
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Turkey Street railway station is a train stop in the Bullsmoor area of Enfield, North London. It is part of Travelcard Zone 6, which helps people figure out how much their train ticket will cost. All trains that stop here, and the station itself, are managed by London Overground.
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About Turkey Street Station
Turkey Street station is an important part of the local transport network. It helps people travel around Enfield and connect to other parts of London. The station has two platforms, one for trains going north and one for trains going south.
Where is Turkey Street Station?
The station is located in the London Borough of Enfield. This area is in the northern part of London. It serves the local community, making it easier for residents to commute for school, work, or fun activities.
A Bit of History
This station has an interesting past with a few name changes!
- It first opened on 1 October 1891. Back then, it was called Forty Hill.
- It closed down for a while on 1 October 1909.
- Then, it re-opened on 1 March 1915.
- It closed again on 1 July 1919.
- Finally, it re-opened for good on 21 November 1960. This time, it was given its current name: Turkey Street.
Getting Around (Travelcard Zones)
Turkey Street station is in Travelcard Zone 6. London's public transport system uses "zones" to calculate fares. Zone 1 is in the very center of London, and the numbers go up as you move further out. Being in Zone 6 means Turkey Street is on the outer edge of London's main transport network.
Train Services
The trains that stop at Turkey Street station are part of the Lea Valley lines. These lines connect different towns and areas in the Lea Valley region to London. London Overground operates all the trains that use this station, providing regular services for passengers.
Gallery
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This is the entrance canopy on the southbound side of the station.
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Here you can see the platforms looking towards the north.
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This picture shows the platforms looking towards the south.
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This is a close-up of the platform signage from July 2008.
- Train times and station information for Turkey Street railway station from National Rail
