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Why is it called Rayners Lane?

MetropolitanPiccadilly

Where the name comes from

Named after the road Rayners Lane, which took its name from the Rayner family; the station article names a local farmer, Daniel Rayner. The family moved to Pinner in the early 19th century.

Worth knowing: It was nicknamed Pneumonia Junction because of its exposed location.

Where it is

EastcoteHarrow-on-the-HillNorth HarrowRayners LaneSouth HarrowWest HarrowSouth Harrow

See Rayners Lane on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

At a glance

Opened
1906
Status
Open
Lines
Metropolitan, Piccadilly
Fare zone
5
Local authority
Harrow

Sources

Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.

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