and had a sharp radius of which imposed a speed limit of . This method of operation was unsuccessful and short-lived. On 2 May 1909, the closed section of track between Hounslow Central and Osterley & Spring Grove was reopened with a new Hounslow Town station (now named Hounslow East) about west of the loop to the old station. The old Hounslow Town station and its two loop tracks were closed permanently. Following the closure, the station was demolished to be replaced by a bus garage for the London General Omnibus Company that opened on 14 July 1912. The current bus station and garage occupy the same site. A plaque in front of the bus garage gives a brief history of the old Underground station. References Bibliography External links Hounslow Town station, showing the elevated platforms. Disused London Underground stations Disused railway stations in the London Borough of Hounslow Town Former Metropolitan District Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1883 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1886 Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1903 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1909