Edgware Road tube station

Edgware Road station stands on the Bakerloo line between Paddington and Marylebone, in the City of Westminster. It sits on the north-east corner where Edgware Road, Harrow Road and Marylebone Road meet, next to the Marylebone flyover. The station was opened in 1907 by the Baker Street and Waterloo Railway, designed by architect Leslie Green with a distinctive ox-blood red terracotta façade. Over the years, the buildings to the south were demolished to make way for the flyover, leaving the station isolated. An old exit in Bell Street still exists, though it is no longer used and now serves as office space for station managers. The station’s history includes several proposals to rename it, including one in 2007 to call it Church Street Market to avoid confusion with another nearby station. In 1983, plans to close the station were dropped after the Greater London Council intervened. The station closed temporarily in 2013 for lift maintenance, showing how it has adapted over time. Its location near major roads and bus routes makes it a practical stop for travellers. Visitors find a compact station with a narrow frontage, typical of early Underground designs. The booking hall retains some of its original features, including historical photographs on display. The station’s surroundings include busy roads and the flyover, giving it an urban feel. Despite its small size, it connects to several bus routes, including night services. The station’s isolation and history make it a quiet but notable part of London’s transport network.