Uxbridge tube station, London Underground station
Uxbridge tube station is a surface-level station in the London Borough of Hillingdon, designed in modern style with Art Deco elements including clean lines and geometric shapes. The building sits in a cutting with a large concrete canopy covering the tracks and windows that allow light to reach the platforms below.
The station opened in 1904 and was initially served by steam engines before electric trains were introduced shortly after, making journeys faster and cleaner. Architect Charles Holden designed the building with sculptural details above the entrance depicting rotating wheels that symbolize transport and motion.
The station displays local symbols including a chained swan and the coat of arms of Middlesex County on stained glass panels inside. These decorative elements connect the building to the history and identity of the area.
The station sits in a cutting below street level but with windows bringing daylight to the platforms, making it easy to navigate. Many bus lines connect directly at the station, some running throughout the night, and additional trains depart during peak hours heading towards central London.
The station serves as the terminal point for two Underground lines, the Metropolitan and Piccadilly, where trains turn around before heading back in the opposite direction. Above the entrance are sculptures depicting fast-moving wheels that originally symbolized speed and progress in the early 1900s.
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