the station was given its present name at the same time that Hounslow West and Hounslow Central received their current names. Piccadilly Line services, which had been running as far as Northfields since January 1933 were extended to run to Hounslow West on 13 March 1933. From this date, the branch was operated jointly by both lines until District Line services were withdrawn on 9 October 1964. New station buildings, to designs by Acanthus Lawrence and Wrightson Architects, have now replaced the old ones . Phase 1 of the scheme, which was completed in July 2002, required the excavation of the existing embankment and provided a new ticket hall with ancillary staff accommodation, interchange passageway and stairs to each platform. The second phase which involved the construction of the eastbound platform building, with a striking green roof, completed early 2003. As part of the works lifts have been provided to both platforms. Staff frequently play classical music on the PA system as part of an experiment to discourage anti-social activities at the station. Connections London Buses routes 111 and H28 serve the station. Hounslow Bus Station is a two-minute walk away. References External links Piccadilly line stations London Underground Night Tube stations East Former Metropolitan District Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1909