Euston tube station

Euston is a London Underground station in the London Borough of Camden. It sits directly below the main-line Euston station and lies in fare zone 1. The Underground station began as two separate deep-level tube stations built in the early 20th century. Three Northern line platforms opened in 1907, while the fourth Northern line platform and the two Victoria line platforms were added in the 1960s. The station serves two branches of the Northern line and the Victoria line, linking key points across central London. The station’s history reflects the growth of London’s transport network. The Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway first proposed an underground station here in 1891, and American financier Charles Yerkes later secured the funds to build it. The City and South London Railway also planned an extension to Euston, though this faced delays and opposition before opening in 1907. The two original stations were later joined by an interchange passage and shared a single entrance within the main-line building. Today, the station is a busy interchange with wide platforms and clear signage. The Northern line’s Bank branch platforms sit in a single large tunnel with an island platform, while the Victoria line platforms lie parallel to them. The original 1907 station building still stands nearby, now used as an electrical substation. Above ground, the main-line station connects to local and regional rail services, making Euston a key gateway in London’s transport system.