Wood Street railway station facts for kids
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| Location | Walthamstow |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Waltham Forest |
| Managed by | London Overground |
| Station code | WST |
| DfT category | D |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 4 |
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| 1873 | Opened |
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Wood Street railway station is located in Walthamstow, a part of north east London. It sits within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The station is in Travelcard Zone 4, which helps people figure out how much their train tickets will cost. Wood Street station first opened its doors way back in 1873.
About Wood Street Station
Wood Street station is a busy spot for people travelling around London. It is managed by London Overground, which runs many train lines across the city. The station has two platforms where trains arrive and depart. Being in Travelcard Zone 4 means it's a bit further out from central London.
A Different Future for Wood Street?
Did you know that Wood Street station almost had a very different future? When the famous Victoria line of the London Underground was being planned, there was an idea for it to end at Wood Street. This would have made Wood Street a major underground station, instead of Walthamstow Central station which is where the Victoria line ends today.
However, in 1961, a decision was made that changed these plans. The Victoria line was built to end at Walthamstow Central instead. If the original plan had gone ahead, the Victoria line part of Wood Street station would have been built above ground, right next to the main railway station that already existed. It's interesting to imagine how different the area might look today if that decision had been different!
