Looking across the fast lines at West Drayton station
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Looking across the fast lines at West Drayton station
Image: © Marathon Taken: 2 Aug 2017
The Great Western Railway (GWR) opened its broad-gauge tracks between Paddington and Taplow on 4th June 1838, West Drayton station opening on the same day, although located slightly to the west of the present station. It was relocated to its current position from 9th August 1884 when a branch to Staines was opened. The last broad-gauge services were operated in 1892. From 1895 the station was named West Drayton and Yiewsley, but it returned to the original name West Drayton on 6th May 1974. This view is from the down slow platform looking across the two fast lines. The buildings on the far side are no longer used.
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51.509608
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