Putney Bridge tube station

Putney Bridge is an aboveground station London Underground in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It is located in the Travelcard Zone 2 on the Fulham High Street, north of the eponymous bridge over the River Thames. In the year 2011 there were 5.33 million passengers these from the District Line station. Attractions nearby include Fulham Palace, the former residence of the Bishop of London and Craven Cottage, the football stadium of FC Fulham.

The opening took place on March 1, 1880 by the Metropolitan District Railway (predecessor company of the District Line ), as this increased the distance of West Brompton from here. In the beginning was the station Putney Bridge & Fulham, named one hand, after the bridge, on the other hand, according to the district. For nine years, was here last stop until the track was performed on 3 September 1889, the Fulham Railway Bridge and continue towards Wimbledon. The electrical equipment on the section High Street Kensington - Putney Bridge began on July 23, 1905, the remaining distance to Wimbledon was followed on August 27, 1905 On September 1, 1902, the name was changed in Putney Bridge & Hurlingham to the Hurlingham Park. and located there Hurlingham Club pointed out. Since 1932, the station transmits its current name.

Putney Bridge is located in the planned railway Chelsea - Hackney, a connection through the center of London (also known as Crossrail 2 refers ). Should the route be built so south of Parsons Green Crossrail trains would supersede those of the District Line.