Preston Road tube station

Preston Road
Station entrance
Preston Road Location of Preston Road in Greater London
Location	Preston
Local authority	London Borough of Brent
Managed by	London Underground
Station code	ZPR
Number of platforms	2
Fare zone	4
London Underground annual entry and exit
2011	2.96 million
2012	2.97 million
2013	3.15 million
2014	3.47 million
Railway companies
Original company	Metropolitan Railway
Key dates
2 August 1880	Metropolitan Railway passes through here en route to Harrow
21 May 1908	Opened as Preston Road Halt for Uxendon and Kenton, to serve the local clay pigeon shooting site for that year's Olympic Games
?	Renamed Preston Road
19 July 1908	Line electrified
22 November 1931	Southbound platform resited
3 January 1932	Northbound platform resited
Other information
Lists of stations	DLR Underground National Rail Tramlink
External links	Departures Layout Facilities Buses
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Preston Road is a London Underground station in the area of Preston on the Metropolitan line. It lies between Northwick Park and Wembley Park and is in Travelcard Zone 4.

It is served by 'slow' (all stations) trains only (fast and semi-fast trains do not stop at stations between Wembley Park and Harrow-on-the-Hill).

History

The Metropolitan Railway was extended from Willesden Green to Harrow on 2 August 1880, but originally there were no stations between Neasden and Harrow. A station on the eastern side of the Preston Road bridge was opened on 21 May 1908, and was originally named Preston Road Halt for Uxendon and Kenton; it was later renamed Preston Road. During 1931–32, it was re-sited on the opposite side of the road bridge, and the work was carried out in two stages: the southbound platform was re-sited on 22 November 1931, and the northbound on 3 January 1932.

Decorations

Horticultural displays on the island platform at Preston Road

The horticultural displays on the platform have won many awards over the years, but fell into disrepair for some years. With the current refurbishment of the station the floral decorations have since been revived, providing a cheerful touch of colour and a point of interest to entertain the traveller in the wait between trains.

Connections

London Buses routes 79, 204 and 223 serve the station.

Gallery

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  Northbound platform looking east with an A Stock on the southbound platform. The Wembley Stadium arch is visible on the right in the background.

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  Southbound platform looking east. The southbound fast/semi-fast track is on the right.

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  Station platform roundel

Preceding station		London Underground		Following station
Northwick Park towards Watford or Uxbridge		Metropolitan line		Wembley Park towards Baker Street or Aldgate