A London Underground station located on the Bakerloo line has platforms that are too high for the 70s trains. If you have recently traveled on the Bakerloo line in the UK capital, you may have noticed that it exhibits a more antiquated appearance compared to the other lines.
This is a characteristic that is indeed reflective of its historical roots. Although there are plans for a potential refurbishment of the trains before the decade concludes, this initiative is still in progress.
One notable station along the Bakerloo line is South Kenton, positioned between Kenton and North Wembley stations.
This island platform station stands out due to its peculiar features.
The platforms are too elevated for the Bakerloo trains. Consequently, commuters find themselves navigating a peculiar routine of stepping down while boarding and stepping up upon disembarking.
Adding to its uniqueness, South Kenton is among the rare Tube stations that lack ticket barriers, and interestingly, there are no intentions to install any.
This decision is rooted in the station’s architectural nature, as the inclusion of ticket barriers is deemed incompatible with the overall design and structure of the building.
Transport for London’s (TfL) commissioner has confirmed that ‘preparatory works’ to replace the Underground’s oldest trains are underway. The Bakerloo line’s stock is the oldest on the network, having been introduced in 1972.
Officials said in June that they are planning a broader upgrade of the route similar to that underway for the Piccadilly line. Stage one will be replacing the existing, ‘life-expired’ fleet, MyLondon reports.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1849265/london-underground-bakerloo-line-stations-trivia
