With all the work on the new hs2 station at Euston, what are the plans for the old 1968 Euston station, if it going to be demolished, rebuilt?
Aren't some of these platforms on the site of the westernmost existing platforms 17-18, which I think have now gone out of use?The current plan is to open only the westernmost bank of six HS2 platforms, outside of the existing station site, for 2026 since they're all that's needed for the 2026 Phase 1 service pattern.
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There is a big plan for rebuilding the ‘classique’ part of the station, but no decisions taken yet on scope or scale.
By which I assume you are referring to a rebuilt Euston Arch, or do you have something else in mind?
I know there are plans to connect Euston Square station with Euston Tube station as part of the Euston upgrade. All to make it easier to handle all the people that 200 - 400 metre trains will unload at Euston every fifteen minutes or so.
Are there any plans to rebuild the tube station? It can barely cope with passenger volumes as it is.
A separate Underground entrance outside the mainline station would be really useful. I've never taken it from Euston, but I assume they now have to keep the mainline station open through the night so that people can access the night tube?
By which I assume you are referring to a rebuilt Euston Arch, or do you have something else in mind?
Is it just me that thinks the Euston Arch looked crass and overbearing and doesn’t understand the enthusiasm for its return?
No. Never agreed with the supposed need for reinstatement personally, not at all.Is it just me that thinks the Euston Arch looked crass and overbearing and doesn’t understand the enthusiasm for its return?
Myself I would prefer the new Euston simply be a very large span arch using modern ETFE film to make the lightest and airiest station possible, almost like a giant glasshouse.
But that wouldn't allow massive development over the top so it's out.
I suspect that Euston Underground could benefit a lot from separating the different traffic flows and functions completely.A separate Underground entrance outside the mainline station would be really useful. I've never taken it from Euston, but I assume they now have to keep the mainline station open through the night so that people can access the night tube?
The decision not to do a major rebuild of Euston is a lost opportunity. Kings Cross and St Pancras have massively benefited from their redevelopments (STP must now be one of the best railways stations in Europe)
Agreed. I hate the station and make a point of going to Farringdon and doubling back on myself on the Tube to get to Great Portland Street (for work). I dread weekend engineering works when all trains start and terminate at St Pancras.Do you reckon? It's impressive, but it's more of a fancy shopping arcade with 4 separate, seriously substandard railway stations bolted on.
No. Never agreed with the supposed need for reinstatement personally, not at all.
It’s always shown separately outside the new station’s footprint. I don’t think it’ll have any real future use of relevance to the new facilities though.There's still the similar style of building at Curzon St, which the LNWR, LMS and BR managed not to demolish (though they kept trying).
Currently owned by Birmingham City Council.
No reason why that can't represent the origins of the London & Birmingham Railway.
That's assuming it's not in the middle of the new platforms or something...