London Photo Gallery - Railway Stations

Waterloo was built in 1848 to serve the southern and southwestern suburbs. According to Network Rail, this is Britain's busiest station, and will undergo a major roof renovation from 2023-5 as it dates from just after World War I. Over 74 million passengers pass through Victoria every year, which is the main hub for trains to Gatwick Airport. St. Pancras International is the main hub for Eurostar services into the continent. The Victorian Gothic station opened in 1868 to showcase the Midland Railway Company's magnificence. The company had previously used other operators' lines to reach London, but disputes in the 1860s forced them to build their own and a new terminus station. Trains arrived on a cast-iron-supported platform above street level due to Regent's Canal located nearby. Shops were placed downstairs, and the materials used to build the station all came from the Midlands to show off their best craftsmanship. On Christmas day, public transportation comes grinds to a halt across London. Cannon Street station is pictured here with its gates down.