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EXPLORETime Out London · 2h ago

This busy tube station could be forced to close for a whole year

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Transport for London is considering a full closure of Angel station for up to one year to facilitate critical infrastructure upgrades. The proposed shutdown aims to replace the station's record-breaking escalators which are nearing the end of their operational lifespan.

  • 01Angel station faces a potential twelve month closure for essential escalator replacement works
  • 02Transport for London is currently evaluating the necessity of a complete station shutdown
  • 03Aging infrastructure at the site has reached the end of its reliable service life
  • 04Commuters and local businesses should prepare for significant disruption to Northern Line access

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Angel’s record-breaking escalators are running out of road, and TfL is weighing up a full shutdown