Perivale tube station

Perivale is a station on the London Underground in the north-west of the city. It sits on the West Ruislip branch of the Central line, between Greenford and Hanger Lane stations. The area around the station is residential, with green spaces nearby. Perivale is in London fare zone 4, making it one of the outer stations on the network. The station building was designed in 1938 by Brian Lewis, who later became the Great Western Railway’s chief architect. Construction was delayed by the Second World War, and the final design was modified by Frederick Francis Charles Curtis. A planned tower and extended wing were never built, leaving the station smaller than originally intended. The station has a quiet, suburban feel compared with central London stops. In 2011, it was one of 16 London Underground stations given Grade II listed status. This recognition highlights its architectural interest despite its modest size. Perivale Halt, the earlier station on the site, opened in 1904 and closed in 1947 when the current station opened. The Central line extension brought the Underground to this part of London for the first time. The station’s history reflects the growth of the suburbs in the mid-20th century. Visitors to Perivale find a simple, functional station building with few modern additions. The platforms are straightforward, with no grand interiors or elaborate decorations. Trains run frequently, with nine westbound services per hour to West Ruislip and nine eastbound to Epping during off-peak times. The station has appeared in television programmes such as The Thick of It and The Fast Show. Nearby, London Buses route 297 connects the station to other parts of Ealing. The surrounding area is mainly residential, with a mix of houses and small shops.