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South Kensington station is located in southwest London within Travelcard Zone 1.
Answer: True
South Kensington station is situated in the district of South Kensington in southwest London and is located within Travelcard Zone 1.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is the local authority responsible for South Kensington station.
Answer: False
The local authority responsible for South Kensington station is the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, not the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
London Buses routes 14, 49, and N97 serve South Kensington station.
Answer: True
South Kensington station is served by London Buses routes including 14 and N97, among others.
A Santander Cycles rental station is located south of South Kensington station on Thurlow Street.
Answer: False
A Santander Cycles rental station is located north of South Kensington station on Thurlow Street, not south.
South Kensington station's location is significant for providing access to major museums via a pedestrian tunnel.
Answer: True
The station's location is significant due to its direct access, via a pedestrian tunnel, to major cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
South Kensington station is located within Travelcard Zone 2.
Answer: False
South Kensington station is located within Travelcard Zone 1, not Zone 2.
The station's entrance on Exhibition Road provides access to the Natural History, Science, and Victoria and Albert Museums.
Answer: True
The station has subsidiary entrances on Exhibition Road that provide access via a pedestrian tunnel to the Natural History, Science, and Victoria and Albert Museums.
In which district and Travelcard zone is South Kensington station located?
Answer: South Kensington, Zone 1
South Kensington station is located in the district of South Kensington and falls within Travelcard Zone 1.
What is the local authority responsible for South Kensington station?
Answer: The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The local authority responsible for South Kensington station is the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Which of the following bus routes DOES NOT serve South Kensington station according to the source?
Answer: Route 205
According to the provided information, London Buses routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 430, C1, N74, and N97 serve South Kensington station. Route 205 is not listed among them.
What is the significance of South Kensington station's connection to nearby museums?
Answer: It makes the station a vital hub for visitors accessing major cultural institutions.
The station's connection to major museums via a pedestrian tunnel makes it a vital transport hub for visitors accessing these significant cultural institutions.
What does the 'Fare zone' information tell us about South Kensington station?
Answer: It falls within Travelcard Zone 1.
The 'Fare zone' information indicates that South Kensington station is located within Travelcard Zone 1, which typically encompasses the central area of London.
South Kensington station is served by the Circle, District, and Metropolitan lines.
Answer: False
South Kensington station is served by the Circle, District, and Piccadilly lines. The Metropolitan line does not serve this station.
On the Circle and District lines, South Kensington is adjacent to Knightsbridge station.
Answer: False
On the Circle and District lines, South Kensington is adjacent to Gloucester Road and Sloane Square stations. Knightsbridge station is adjacent on the Piccadilly line.
District line trains typically operate every 15-20 minutes during operational hours.
Answer: False
District line trains typically operate every 2 to 6 minutes during operational hours, not every 15-20 minutes.
Circle line trains run approximately every 8 to 12 minutes.
Answer: True
Circle line trains run approximately every 8 to 12 minutes during operational hours.
The S Stock rolling stock is currently used on the Piccadilly line at South Kensington.
Answer: False
The 1973 Stock is currently used on the Piccadilly line at South Kensington station; the S Stock is used on the Circle and District lines.
The S Stock is used on the Circle and District lines serving South Kensington station.
Answer: True
The S Stock is the rolling stock currently used on the Circle and District lines serving South Kensington station.
Which three London Underground lines serve South Kensington station?
Answer: District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines
South Kensington station is served by three London Underground lines: the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines.
Which station is adjacent to South Kensington on the Piccadilly line?
Answer: Gloucester Road
On the Piccadilly line, South Kensington station is adjacent to Gloucester Road station in one direction and Knightsbridge station in the other.
What is the typical frequency for District line trains departing from South Kensington?
Answer: Every 2-6 minutes
District line trains typically operate every 2 to 6 minutes during operational hours.
Which rolling stock operates on the Circle and District lines at South Kensington station?
Answer: S Stock
The S Stock is the rolling stock currently used on the Circle and District lines serving South Kensington station.
The sub-surface platforms of South Kensington station opened in 1888.
Answer: False
The sub-surface platforms of South Kensington station first opened on December 24, 1868, not in 1888.
John Fowler designed the deep-level platforms at South Kensington station.
Answer: False
John Fowler was the engineer responsible for designing the original sub-surface station, not the deep-level platforms.
The South Kensington Subway, opened in 1885, was initially free for museum access.
Answer: False
The South Kensington Subway, opened in 1885, initially charged a one-penny toll for museum access.
The South Kensington Subway was permanently closed after its initial operation in 1886.
Answer: False
The South Kensington Subway, after its initial closure in 1886, was reopened to the public free of charge in 1908.
The deep-level platforms at South Kensington were opened in 1906 by the District Railway.
Answer: False
The deep-level platforms at South Kensington were opened in 1906 by the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway, not the District Railway.
The deep-level line was planned by the District Railway to provide express services between South Kensington and Mansion House.
Answer: True
The deep-level line was planned by the District Railway to relieve congestion on its existing sub-surface tracks and provide express services between South Kensington and Mansion House.
The 'Outer Circle' service connected Broad Street to Mansion House via the District Railway.
Answer: True
The 'Outer Circle' service, operated by the North London Railway, connected Broad Street to Mansion House by utilizing District Railway tracks through South Kensington.
The 'Middle Circle' service was withdrawn entirely on August 1, 1872.
Answer: False
The 'Middle Circle' service commenced on August 1, 1872, and was later withdrawn between Earl's Court and Mansion House on June 30, 1900, not entirely on August 1, 1872.
The 1907 redesign of the station entrance featured a new art deco style.
Answer: True
The 1907 redesign of the station entrance by George Campbell Sherrin included a new art deco style with an arcade.
During World War I, the disused westbound Piccadilly line tunnel was used to store art from the Tate Modern.
Answer: False
During World War I, the disused westbound Piccadilly line tunnel was used to store art from the Victoria & Albert Museum and china from Buckingham Palace, not art from the Tate Modern.
The South Kensington Subway cost approximately £5.81 million in modern equivalent value.
Answer: True
The South Kensington Subway cost £42,614 to construct, which is equivalent to approximately £5.81 million today.
The proposed South Kensington and Paddington Subway project in 1890 failed due to lack of funding.
Answer: False
The proposed South Kensington and Paddington Subway project in 1890 failed due to opposition to its plan to excavate across Hyde Park, not solely due to lack of funding.
The 'Inner Circle' route was later officially renamed the Circle line in 1949.
Answer: True
The 'Inner Circle' route, an early designation for the Circle line, was officially renamed the Circle line in 1949.
In the 1960s, the eastbound Metropolitan Railway platform (Number 1) at South Kensington was closed.
Answer: True
In the 1960s, the eastbound Metropolitan Railway platform (Number 1) and the westbound District Railway platform (Number 4) at South Kensington were taken out of use.
The original intention for the South Kensington subway was to extend it to the Royal Albert Hall.
Answer: True
The South Kensington subway was originally intended to extend as far as the Royal Albert Hall, but its route was altered.
The junction between the Metropolitan and District Railway tracks was moved to the east side in 1871.
Answer: True
The junction between the Metropolitan and District Railway tracks was moved to the east side of the station on July 10, 1871.
The 'Middle Circle' and 'Outer Circle' services provided local shuttle services within the Kensington area.
Answer: False
The 'Middle Circle' and 'Outer Circle' services were historical London Underground routes that provided cross-London connections, not merely local shuttle services within Kensington.
When did the sub-surface platforms of South Kensington station first open?
Answer: December 24, 1868
The sub-surface platforms of South Kensington station first opened on December 24, 1868.
Who was the engineer responsible for designing the original sub-surface station at South Kensington?
Answer: John Fowler
John Fowler was the engineer responsible for designing the original sub-surface station at South Kensington.
What was the initial purpose and cost structure of the South Kensington Subway opened in 1885?
Answer: To provide museum access for a one-penny toll
The South Kensington Subway, opened in 1885, was initially intended to provide sheltered access to the nearby museums for a toll of one penny.
What happened to the South Kensington Subway after its initial closure in November 1886?
Answer: It was reopened to the public free of charge in 1908.
After its initial closure in November 1886, the South Kensington Subway was later reopened to the public free of charge in 1908.
Which railway company opened the deep-level platforms at South Kensington station in 1906?
Answer: Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway
The deep-level platforms at South Kensington station were opened in 1906 by the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway.
What was the primary objective behind the District Railway's plan for a deep-level line through South Kensington?
Answer: To create a new route to Mansion House for express services.
The District Railway planned a deep-level line through South Kensington primarily to create a new route to Mansion House, facilitating express services and relieving congestion on existing lines.
What was the 'Outer Circle' service?
Answer: A North London Railway service running from Broad Street to Mansion House via District Railway tracks.
The 'Outer Circle' service was a historical route operated by the North London Railway that ran from Broad Street to Mansion House, utilizing District Railway tracks through South Kensington.
The 1907 redesign of the station entrance, by George Campbell Sherrin, included:
Answer: A new art deco entrance with an arcade.
The 1907 redesign of the station entrance by George Campbell Sherrin featured a new art deco style, including an arcade and new canopies.
What historical items were stored in the disused westbound Piccadilly line tunnel during World War I?
Answer: Art from the Victoria & Albert Museum and china from Buckingham Palace.
During World War I, the disused westbound Piccadilly line tunnel was utilized for storing art from the Victoria & Albert Museum and china from Buckingham Palace.
Why did the proposed South Kensington and Paddington Subway project fail in 1891?
Answer: Opposition to its plan to excavate across Hyde Park.
The South Kensington and Paddington Subway project failed in 1891 due to significant opposition to its controversial plan to excavate a trench across Hyde Park.
What was the original route intention for the South Kensington subway?
Answer: To extend as far as the Royal Albert Hall.
The original intention for the South Kensington subway was to extend its route as far as the Royal Albert Hall.
What was the purpose of the 'Middle Circle' and 'Outer Circle' services historically?
Answer: To connect different parts of London using various railway lines.
Historically, the 'Middle Circle' and 'Outer Circle' services were routes designed to provide cross-London connections, linking various parts of the city via different railway lines.
South Kensington station has a total of six platforms.
Answer: False
South Kensington station has a total of four platforms, not six.
The Exhibition Road pedestrian tunnel connected to South Kensington station is a Grade II listed structure.
Answer: True
Parts of the sub-surface station, including the arcaded entrance and the Exhibition Road pedestrian tunnel, are designated as Grade II listed structures.
South Kensington station and its adjacent premises occupy approximately 1.9 acres.
Answer: True
South Kensington station and its adjacent shop premises occupy a site of approximately 0.77 hectares, equivalent to 1.9 acres.
Grade II listed status means parts of the station are of minor architectural interest.
Answer: False
Grade II listed status signifies that parts of the station are of special architectural or historical interest, not merely minor interest.
The original South Kensington station was built with four platforms.
Answer: False
The original South Kensington station was built with two platforms, not four.
How many platforms does South Kensington station have in total?
Answer: Four
South Kensington station has a total of four platforms.
Which parts of South Kensington station are designated as Grade II listed structures?
Answer: The sub-surface station, including the arcaded entrance and Exhibition Road tunnel
The Grade II listed structures at South Kensington station include the sub-surface station itself, its arcaded entrance, and the Exhibition Road pedestrian tunnel.
In the early 1970s, escalators replaced the original lifts for the Circle and District line platforms.
Answer: False
In the early 1970s, escalators replaced the original lifts for the Piccadilly line platforms, not the Circle and District lines.
Access to the Piccadilly line platforms at South Kensington was closed for escalator replacement between February 2021 and June 2022.
Answer: True
Access to the Piccadilly line platforms at South Kensington was closed for escalator replacement between February 2021 and June 2022.
Future proposals for South Kensington station include bringing a disused northern platform back into use.
Answer: True
Future proposals for South Kensington station include redeveloping the site, potentially bringing a disused northern platform back into use, creating a new entrance, and providing comprehensive step-free access.
The original lifts at the deep-level station provided access only to the westbound Piccadilly line platforms.
Answer: False
The original lifts at the deep-level station were designed to provide access to both the eastbound and westbound Piccadilly line platforms.
The Piccadilly line closure at South Kensington in 2021 was due to signal failures.
Answer: False
The Piccadilly line closure at South Kensington between February 2021 and June 2022 was due to escalator replacement, not signal failures.
What upgrade was made to the Piccadilly line platforms in the early 1970s?
Answer: Replacement of original lifts with escalators.
In the early 1970s, the original lifts providing access to the Piccadilly line platforms were replaced with escalators.
What was the reason for the closure of Piccadilly line platforms at South Kensington between February 2021 and June 2022?
Answer: Replacement of the station's escalators.
The closure of the Piccadilly line platforms at South Kensington between February 2021 and June 2022 was to facilitate the replacement of the station's escalators.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a future proposal for South Kensington station?
Answer: Adding a direct link to the Victoria line.
Future proposals mentioned include redeveloping the site, bringing a disused platform back into use, creating a new entrance, and providing step-free access. A direct link to the Victoria line is not listed as a proposal.
The original lifts at the deep-level station were designed to grant access to:
Answer: Both eastbound and westbound Piccadilly line platforms.
The original lifts at the deep-level station were intended to provide access from street level to both the eastbound and westbound Piccadilly line platforms.
In 2019, South Kensington station recorded over 40 million passenger entries and exits.
Answer: False
In 2019, South Kensington station recorded approximately 33.07 million passenger entries and exits, not over 40 million.
The passenger usage at South Kensington station saw a significant increase in 2020 compared to 2019.
Answer: False
Passenger usage at South Kensington station saw a significant decrease in 2020 compared to 2019, largely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What was the approximate passenger usage (entries and exits) at South Kensington in 2019?
Answer: 33.07 million
In 2019, South Kensington station recorded approximately 33.07 million passenger entries and exits.
What factor significantly contributed to the decrease in passenger usage in 2020 compared to 2019?
Answer: The COVID-19 pandemic
The significant decrease in passenger usage in 2020 compared to 2019 was largely attributed to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public transport.
South Kensington station is mentioned in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta *The Pirates of Penzance*.
Answer: False
South Kensington station is mentioned in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta *Iolanthe*, not *The Pirates of Penzance*.
The 'Navbox' sections provide navigational links to related articles about London Underground lines and infrastructure.
Answer: True
The 'Navbox' sections at the end of the article serve to provide navigational links to related content concerning London Underground lines and infrastructure.
The 'External links' section contains only links to official Transport for London resources.
Answer: False
The 'External links' section includes links to various resources, such as Transport for London, the London Transport Museum Photographic Archive, and Wikimedia Commons, not solely official TfL resources.
The Circle line navbox lists 30 stations.
Answer: False
The Circle line navbox lists 27 stations, not 30.
The District line navbox includes stations from its main route and branches like Richmond and Ealing Broadway.
Answer: True
The District line navbox includes stations from its main route and various branches, such as Richmond and Ealing Broadway.
The Piccadilly line navbox covers stations up to Heathrow and Uxbridge branches.
Answer: True
The Piccadilly line navbox encompasses stations along its main route and its branches, including those serving Heathrow and Uxbridge.
The 'Key dates' section provides a chronological overview of the station's development.
Answer: True
The 'Key dates' section in the infobox offers a chronological summary of significant events in the station's history.
In which literary work is South Kensington station mentioned?
Answer: Iolanthe
South Kensington station is mentioned in the song 'When you're lying awake' from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta *Iolanthe*.
How many stations are listed in the Circle line navbox?
Answer: 27
The Circle line navbox lists 27 stations, covering the full loop of the line.