Greenford station, Railway and London Underground station
Greenford station is an Underground stop in the London Borough of Ealing serving the Central Line with trains running in both directions. The straightforward brick building features platforms accessed by stairs and escalators, while a regional train service operated by the Great Western Railway also connects to nearby locations.
The original station opened in 1904 under the Great Western Railway and closed in 1963 when the new Underground station began operating in 1947. This transition formed part of the London Underground's expansion into west London during the 1940s.
The station takes its name from the local area and serves as a daily hub for residents moving through the neighborhood. People passing through represent the working community of Ealing, using this stop as part of their regular commute and local life.
The station sits in fare zone 4 and is served by several bus routes including 92, 105, and E6 providing local connections. About nine trains run each hour in both directions during daytime service, though checking schedules is wise for less frequent times.
The station was once notable for its wooden escalators, making Greenford the first in London to have escalators reaching above-ground platforms when they opened in 1947. These rare wooden escalators remained in service until 2014.
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