This lateral poser struck me as I was travelling through Fulham Broadway
today. Took a few minutes to work out, and it was quite satisfying when the
solution hit me:

Until quite recently, the only entrance/exit to/from Fulham Broadway station
was off the southern end of the platforms.

After the new booking hall opened, the old stairs were blocked off, and now
the only exit is to the northern end of the platforms - e.g. the way out has
moved from one end of the station to the other.

However, the station has 'way out' signs dating from the 1950s or earlier...
which point the correct way to the new exit.

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In article , Ben Nunn wrote:

After the new booking hall opened, the old stairs were blocked off, and now
the only exit is to the northern end of the platforms - e.g. the way out has
moved from one end of the station to the other.

However, the station has 'way out' signs dating from the 1950s or earlier...
which point the correct way to the new exit.

They took the signs and moved them to the opposite wall/platform? That
would make them point the other way...

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After the new booking hall opened, the old stairs were blocked off, and now
the only exit is to the northern end of the platforms - e.g. the way out has
moved from one end of the station to the other.

That's not strictly correct: the new entrance is roughly half way along the
platform, but I see the point you are making!

Also, historically, there were actually entrances further along than the old
booking office entrances, used for football matches.

And, even now, there are staircases at the extreme North end of both platforms
(you can see the curved stairs when approaching the station from the North),
which I assume can be used for football matches, but are normally sealed off.

Marc.

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And, even now, there are staircases at the extreme North end of both platforms
(you can see the curved stairs when approaching the station from the North),
which I assume can be used for football matches, but are normally sealed off.

They were in use a few weeks back just before a Chelsea midweek home
game and all passengers, including fans, were directed this way. I'd not
used this route before.

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And, even now, there are staircases at the extreme North end of both
platforms
(you can see the curved stairs when approaching the station from the North),
which I assume can be used for football matches, but are normally sealed
off.

They were in use a few weeks back just before a Chelsea midweek home
game and all passengers, including fans, were directed this way. I'd not
used this route before.


Hardly surprising, since I doubt if all the posh shops in the new entrance
shopping centre would want football louts crowding past their premises fully
lagered up!

Presumably the football fans have a direct route to Stamford Bridge via these
stairs, but where do the other people emerge?

Marc.

Presumably the football fans have a direct route to Stamford Bridge via
these
stairs, but where do the other people emerge?

There isn't a direct route for fans. It opens up onto the road by the side
of the shopping complex which I believe may also be a car park exit or
something.

Presumably the football fans have a direct route to Stamford Bridge via
these
stairs, but where do the other people emerge?

There isn't a direct route for fans. It opens up onto the road by the side
of the shopping complex which I believe may also be a car park exit or
something.

Oh yes, I forgot: when the plans for the new station were put on show, I
remember discussing a direct route into Stamford Bridge with the developers,
who said they were keen on having a direct link into the stadium, but the local
authority objected.

It seems that Hammermith & Fulham Council rather like the massive dirsuption
caused to normal local residents, by the closure of Fulham Road every time
there's a home match, and all the buses being diverted, local roads clogged to
logjam etc. Our wonderful Council strikes another blow for its residents'
convenience!

Marc.