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Moorgate station

Moorgate station is a major interchange station in the City of London, located on Moorfields adjacent to the street of the same name, serving both London Underground and National Rail services in Transport for London's Zone 1.^[1] Opened on 23 December 1865 as Moorgate Street by the Metropolitan Railway, it was the eastern terminus of the line's first extension from Farringdon, initially providing surface-level platforms for commuter and freight traffic into the financial district.^[2] Over the subsequent decades, the station expanded significantly to accommodate the growing Underground network, with the City & South London Railway (now part of the Northern line) adding deep-level platforms in February 1900, marking one of the earliest deep-tube connections.^[2] The Hammersmith & City, Circle, and Metropolitan lines also terminate or pass through its sub-surface platforms, while National Rail services on the Great Northern route connect to destinations including Welwyn Garden City, Hertford North, and Stevenage.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] The station's complex layout includes disused tunnels and tracks from over 160 years of redesigns, reflecting its evolution from a freight terminal to a key hub for business travelers.^[2] Moorgate gained tragic notoriety due to the 28 February 1975 tube crash on the Northern line, when a southbound train failed to stop and collided with a dead-end buffer, killing 43 people and injuring 74 in the deadliest peacetime incident on the London Underground.^[7] The cause remains undetermined, but the event prompted major safety reforms, including reduced speed limits approaching terminus platforms and the introduction of the "Moorgate protection" system in 1978, which automatically applies brakes if a driver does not respond to signals.^[7] Today, the station features modern facilities such as escalators, step-free access to some platforms, and connections to nearby developments like the Elizabeth line at Liverpool Street via integrated entrances.^[1]

Location and layout

Geographical position

Moorgate station is situated in the City of London, at the northern end of Moorgate street, directly north of London Wall and adjacent to the Barbican arts and residential complex. Its postcode is EC2Y 9AE, placing it within the heart of London's financial district. The station's geographical coordinates are approximately 51°31′06″N 00°05′19″W.^[8]^[9]^[10] The station integrates closely with street-level features along Moorgate, featuring multiple entrances that facilitate pedestrian flow into the surrounding high-density commercial environment. It lies in proximity to prominent financial landmarks, including the Bank of England, roughly 600 metres to the west. This positioning supports seamless access for commuters and visitors navigating the area's dense network of offices and institutions.^[11]^[12] Moorgate station's location reflects the broader historical urban development of the City of London as a global commercial center, where transport infrastructure has historically enabled the growth of business clusters by providing vital links to the expanding financial core. The area's evolution from medieval gates to modern hubs has positioned the station as a key gateway for daily workforce influx.^[13] In terms of rail connectivity, the station is adjacent to Liverpool Street to the east and Bank to the south, forming part of the intensive central London interchange network.^[14]

Platform configuration

Moorgate station is configured across multiple levels to accommodate both deep-level and sub-surface rail services. The deep-level platforms serving the Northern line are situated approximately 20 metres below ground level, connected via escalators and stairs from the ticket hall.^[15] These platforms feature side-by-side tracks with adjacent platforms for northbound and southbound services, facilitating efficient passenger flow. In contrast, the sub-surface platforms for the Metropolitan, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines are located closer to the surface, at a shallower depth of around 5-10 metres, and support through-running and terminating trains.^[6] The station has eight platforms. Sub-surface platforms 1 (eastbound) and 2 (westbound) serve the Metropolitan, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines. Deep-level platforms 7 (southbound) and 8 (northbound) serve the Northern line, while platforms 9 and 10 serve National Rail Great Northern services on the Northern City Line. Sub-surface platforms 5 and 6 have been disused for passenger services since 2009.^[16]^[17]^[18] The layout includes island platforms on the sub-surface level for shared use by multiple lines, with cross-passages linking opposite platforms and dedicated emergency exits at both ends to ensure safe evacuation.^[19] Spanning approximately 200 metres in length, the station's footprint integrates escalators, lifts, and staircases between levels for vertical circulation, alongside basic amenities such as ticket barriers at the concourse and limited waiting areas on each platform level. Recent upgrades have introduced step-free access via lifts to the deep-level platforms (restored in 2025), improving connectivity with the adjacent Elizabeth line at Liverpool Street.^[20]^[21]

History

Origins and opening (1861–1900)

Moorgate station originated as part of the Metropolitan Railway's expansion plans to connect London's growing northern suburbs with the City financial district, receiving parliamentary approval for construction in 1861.^[16] The station, initially named Moorgate Street, opened on 23 December 1865 as the eastern terminus of the Metropolitan line, extending the world's first underground railway from its previous endpoint at Farringdon Street.^[16]^[2] This extension, spanning about 0.75 miles, addressed severe surface congestion in the City during the mid-19th-century industrial boom by providing direct underground access for commuters and limited freight to key commercial areas.^[16] The initial setup featured a surface-level terminus with a single island platform serving the double-track line, constructed with mixed-gauge rails to accommodate both the Metropolitan's standard 4 ft 8½ in tracks and potential broad-gauge (7 ft) operations compatible with Great Western Railway equipment.^[22] By 1869, following the nationwide phase-out of broad gauge under the Regulating the Gauge of Railways Act 1846, the tracks at Moorgate were fully converted to standard gauge, streamlining operations exclusively for standard rolling stock.^[23] The station's surface buildings, designed in a utilitarian style typical of early Metropolitan Railway architecture, included brick facades with iron-framed canopies and modest entrance pavilions along Moorgate Street, reflecting the era's emphasis on functional integration with the urban streetscape.^[24] Moorgate played a pivotal role in serving the City of London's freight and passenger needs amid rapid industrialization, facilitating the transport of goods from northern lines and enabling daily commutes for office workers in the expanding financial sector.^[16] Key developments included the opening of the adjacent "Widened Lines" on 1 July 1866, providing additional tracks parallel to the Metropolitan for integration with Great Northern Railway services, which extended northward to King's Cross by February 1868 and boosted overall capacity to handle up to 200 trains per day by the 1880s.^[16] These enhancements solidified Moorgate's position as a vital gateway for northern England traffic into the City until the close of the century.^[19]

Development and expansions (1900–1950)

In the early 1900s, Moorgate station underwent significant expansion with the arrival of new underground lines designed to alleviate surface congestion in the City of London. The City and South London Railway extended its service northward, opening a new deep-level station at Moorgate on 25 February 1900, which replaced the inadequate original terminus at King William Street and provided additional platforms for growing commuter traffic.^[19] This was followed by the opening of the Great Northern & City Railway on 14 February 1904, introducing a deep tube line from Finsbury Park to Moorgate with platforms sized for mainline rolling stock, marking one of the first electric underground railways in London powered by a 575-volt DC third rail system.^[25] These additions enhanced connectivity, allowing electric shuttle services that boosted daily passenger volumes as the City expanded financially. The 1920s brought further modernization amid rising demand, particularly for the Metropolitan line services terminating at Moorgate. Electrification efforts intensified, with the introduction of 20 new electric locomotives in 1922–1923, each equipped with four 300-horsepower motors to haul longer trains on the extended network reaching Rickmansworth by 1925.^[26] Concurrently, reconstruction of the City and South London line, closed between Euston and Moorgate from August 1922, included platform extensions to support through services and increased capacity; the northern section reopened on 20 April 1924 with trains to Hendon, and the full line resumed on 1 December 1924.^[19] These upgrades reflected broader electrification trends, transitioning from steam to electric multiple units and reducing journey times for suburban commuters. The formation of the London Passenger Transport Board in 1933 centralized control over Moorgate's operations, integrating the Great Northern & City Railway into the Northern line as the "Northern City branch" and standardizing fares and services across the Underground.^[27] Passenger numbers grew steadily through the interwar period, peaking at pre-war levels around 1939 as economic recovery drew more workers to the City, though exact figures varied by line with the Northern City services handling thousands daily.^[19] During World War II, Moorgate served as an air-raid shelter for civilians, like many Underground stations, accommodating thousands during the Blitz despite government hesitations on using tubes for this purpose.^[28] The station sustained minor bomb damage, including severe impacts to the Metropolitan line platforms in 1940 and 1941 that temporarily halted Widened Lines services from 16 October 1940 until repairs in 1946, yet operations largely continued with adaptations for wartime resilience.^[29]^[16]

Modern era and upgrades (1950–present)

In the 1970s, Moorgate station underwent significant operational changes amid a broader decline in usage. The 1975 Moorgate tube crash on the Northern City Line resulted in 43 deaths and led to widespread safety investigations and improvements across the London Underground, including the introduction of driver safety devices. In November 1976, British Rail withdrew peak-hour suburban services to the station's surface platforms via the Widened Lines, diverting them to the underground Northern City Line to rationalize operations and prepare for future developments like the Thameslink project; this shift marked the end of above-ground passenger services at Moorgate for several decades.^[30]^[31]^[32] During the 1980s and 1990s, the station was incorporated into British Rail's Network SouthEast sector, which managed commuter services on the Northern City Line until privatisation in 1996. Minor refurbishments were carried out, including updates to platform lighting, signage, and seating on the underground levels to enhance passenger experience amid growing City of London traffic. These efforts maintained functionality but were limited in scope compared to later upgrades. The 2000s and 2010s saw Moorgate integrated into broader rail modernization initiatives, including considerations under the Thameslink Programme to expand capacity on the Widened Lines. However, the Moorgate branch closed in March 2009, with the final Thameslink service departing on 20 March, allowing for platform extensions at Farringdon to accommodate 12-car trains. In response to the Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 2003 and subsequent safety directives, platform edge barriers and improved lighting were installed to reduce risks at the train-platform interface.^[33]^[34]^[35] Recent upgrades have focused on accessibility and connectivity. On 5 July 2021, the refurbished Moorfields entrance reopened after a decade of closure for Crossrail works, featuring lifts for step-free access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan line platforms, along with expanded gatelines and information screens. The Elizabeth line's opening on 24 May 2022 enhanced links to Liverpool Street station, boosting overall usage; Transport for London recorded 41 million tube entries and exits at Moorgate in 2024, while National Rail figures showed 8.23 million entries and exits for the year ending March 2024. As of 2025, ongoing maintenance includes the completion of landscaping at Moorgate Oval in spring 2025, featuring new pathways, planters, and sustainable greening to improve the public realm around the station.^[36]^[37]^[38]^[39]^[9]

Incidents and accidents

1975 Moorgate tube crash

The Moorgate tube crash occurred on 28 February 1975 at 8:46 a.m., when a southbound Northern City Line train on the London Underground collided with a dead-end concrete wall at the end of platform 9, traveling at approximately 35 mph (56 km/h).^[40] The six-car 1938 Tube Stock train, carrying around 300 passengers, had departed from the previous station, Old Street, just moments earlier and passed through clear signals without slowing.^[41] The impact crushed the front three carriages, telescoping the first two and partially the third, resulting in 43 fatalities—including the driver, Leslie Newson—and 74 injuries requiring hospital treatment; it remains the deadliest peacetime accident in London Underground history.^[40]^[7] The sequence of events unfolded rapidly over the short distance from Old Street to Moorgate. The train, scheduled as the 8:38 a.m. service originating from Drayton Park, was taken over by driver Newson at Old Street, where he departed on time at 8:46 a.m.^[41] Eyewitness accounts and post-accident analysis confirmed that Newson made no attempt to brake, apply the emergency system, or protect himself, maintaining an upright position in the cab as the train accelerated through the station approach.^[41]^[40] No faults were found in the train's braking system, track, or signaling, which had displayed a green aspect allowing unrestricted entry.^[40] The overrun into the 20-meter (66 ft) dead-end tunnel beyond the platform buffers caused catastrophic deceleration, with the leading carriage compressing to just 15 cm (6 in) in height.^[41] The primary cause was identified as driver error, with Newson failing to respond to the need to stop despite the terminal's configuration requiring deceleration from the prior 15 mph (24 km/h) approach limit.^[40] Investigations could not conclusively determine why, though possibilities included a sudden medical episode—such as a transient loss of consciousness—or deliberate inaction suggestive of suicide, as Newson had no history of impairment and showed no signs of struggle post-impact.^[41]^[40] Contributing factors included the absence of automatic train protection (ATP) on the Northern City Line, which lacked systems to enforce speed limits or halt overruns at dead-end platforms, unlike more modern lines.^[7] The official inquest in 1975 returned a verdict of accidental death, emphasizing human factors over mechanical failure.^[41] Rescue efforts commenced within minutes of the crash at 8:48 a.m., coordinated by the London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police, and London Transport staff under challenging conditions of darkness, dust, and extreme heat 20 meters (66 ft) underground.^[7] Over 1,300 firefighters, 240 police officers, 80 ambulance personnel, 16 doctors, and volunteers participated in the operation, which lasted six days; they used cutting tools to extricate trapped survivors, including one case requiring on-site amputation to free a victim.^[7] The last survivor was rescued after 13 hours and 19 minutes, at 10:05 p.m., while the final body was recovered on 4 March at 8:00 p.m., marking the end of body recovery efforts.^[40]^[41] The formal inquiry report, published in March 1976 by the Department of the Environment, highlighted the vulnerability of terminus stations and recommended urgent safety enhancements.^[42] These included mandatory installation of ATP to automatically apply brakes on driver inaction, staff-only barriers at dead-end platforms to prevent public access during overruns, and a reduced approach speed limit of 10 mph (16 km/h).^[7] The reforms led to the rollout of the "Moorgate Protection" system across the network by 1978, incorporating fail-safe signaling and train-stop devices, significantly improving terminal safety protocols.^[7]^[40] On 28 February 2025, the 50th anniversary was marked by a remembrance service at the Moor Place memorial in the City of London, organized jointly by the London Fire Brigade, Transport for London, emergency services, survivors, and victims' families.^[43] Firefighters from Shoreditch and Dowgate stations joined in reading the names of the 43 deceased, observing a moment of silence, and laying floral tributes, honoring both the victims and the responders' heroism.^[44]

Other incidents

In the decades following the major 1975 incident, Moorgate station has experienced several minor disruptions related to signalling and power supply issues. For instance, an electricity supply failure between Moorgate and Finsbury Park in November 2025 halted train services temporarily, causing widespread delays on the Great Northern line until resolved later that day.^[45] Similar technical faults have occasionally affected operations, though none have resulted in injuries. A notable safety event occurred in August 2016 when a fire broke out on the tracks at Moorgate, prompting a full evacuation of the station and disruption to London Underground services. Four fire engines responded to the blaze, which was brought under control without casualties, but the incident highlighted ongoing challenges with platform management during alerts.^[46] Another evacuation took place in August 2023 due to a fire alarm activation, further underscoring the station's history of emergency responses to potential hazards.^[47] More recent safety concerns have involved passenger incidents. On September 9, 2025, British Transport Police launched an investigation into an upskirting offence on an escalator at the station, releasing CCTV images of a suspect described as a white male in his 30s; the victim was unharmed, but the event raised awareness of personal safety risks in busy transit areas.^[48] In December 2023, a man was stabbed near Moorgate station following a dispute over dog fouling, leading to temporary restrictions on pedestrian access around the entrances, though the assault was unrelated to station operations and no arrests were reported at the time.^[49] Post-2020, the station and surrounding City of London area have seen a rise in vandalism reports, coinciding with the return of office workers after pandemic restrictions. High-profile cases include graffiti on a Barclays branch near Moorgate in May 2024, linked to pro-Palestine protests, and red paint attacks on the Legal & General offices adjacent to the station in October 2025, part of a broader wave targeting financial institutions.^[50]^[51] These incidents, while not directly impacting rail services, have occasionally prompted enhanced security measures around station entrances. Safety enhancements implemented after 1975, such as improved driver training and barrier systems, have helped mitigate risks from such disruptions.^[44]

Infrastructure

Tracks and signalling

Moorgate station's track layout includes six sub-surface platforms (1–6) serving the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines (with platforms 3–4 and 5–6 currently in use; 1–2 disused), two deep tube tracks for the Northern line on platforms 7 and 8, and two dedicated deep tube tracks for the National Rail Northern City Line on platforms 9 and 10.^[52]^[53]^[54] The Underground tracks are electrified at 630 V DC using a fourth rail system. The Northern City Line employs 25 kV AC overhead electrification from Finsbury Park to Drayton Park and 750 V DC third rail from Drayton Park to Moorgate.^[52]^[53]^[54]^[55] Electrification of the Metropolitan line, which includes the sub-surface tracks at Moorgate, was introduced in 1905 with electric multiple units operating most services by 1907. The Northern City Line was electrified from its opening in 1904, initially using a fourth rail DC system before conversion to third rail.^[56]^[25] Signalling on the Northern line tracks has utilized a modified Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system since its full implementation in 2020, enabling automatic train operation and improved headways. Traditional semaphore signals on the Underground lines were converted to colour-light signalling by the 1990s. The Northern City Line National Rail tracks now operate under European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 digital signalling, with all lineside signals removed in May 2025 to create Britain's first signal-free commuter railway.^[53]^[57] The station connects to the City Widened Lines, a former route linking to Barbican station that carried Thameslink services until its closure in 2009 to facilitate platform extensions at Farringdon. This disconnection supported Thameslink Programme upgrades for longer 12-car trains and enhanced core section capacity.^[58] With recent signalling enhancements, the station supports up to 30 trains per hour per line, including compatibility improvements from the Thameslink Programme that boosted overall network capacity to 24 trains per hour through central London sections.^[59]^[60] As of November 2025, Transport for London has submitted a business case to the Department for Transport to assume operation of Northern City Line services, potentially integrating them with the London Underground network.^[61]

Entrances and accessibility

Moorgate station provides access through multiple entrances to accommodate its high volume of users. The original entrance is located on Moorgate Street, serving both London Underground and National Rail services. A second major entrance on Moorfields, which had been closed since 2011 for refurbishment works related to the Elizabeth line, reopened in July 2021 with enhanced facilities including a wider 65-metre ticket hall, six new ticket vending machines, and customer information screens. Additionally, an underground passageway connects Moorgate to Liverpool Street station, facilitating seamless interchange for passengers.^[8]^[62] Step-free access to all platforms (Northern line, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and National Rail) was completed by 2022 through the installation of lifts connecting street level. Interchange to Elizabeth line platforms at Liverpool Street is step-free via connected passageways. This upgrade ensures compliance with the UK's Equality Act 2010 by providing inclusive access for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments. The lifts form part of a multi-level system designed to serve the station's complex layout without stairs or escalators in key paths.^[63]^[64]^[36] The station operates two ticket halls at different levels, featuring a extended gateline for efficient passenger flow and supporting contactless payment options introduced network-wide by Transport for London in September 2014. This allows users to tap in and out using bank cards or mobile devices, reducing queues at traditional ticket machines. To support diverse passengers, Moorgate incorporates key accessibility features such as tactile paving along platform edges to guide visually impaired users, automated audio announcements for station information and train arrivals, and designated wheelchair spaces on all serving platforms. These provisions align with Transport for London's broader accessibility standards, enhancing safety and navigation for disabled travelers.^[65]^[66]^[67] In 2023/2024, the station accommodated over 8 million National Rail entries and exits, contributing to its role as a major hub handling approximately 27 million total passengers annually when including Underground usage.^[39]

Services

London Underground services

Moorgate station is served by four London Underground lines in Travelcard Zone 1: the Circle line (yellow), Hammersmith & City line (pink), Metropolitan line (magenta), and Northern line (black). These lines provide connectivity across central London and beyond, with the sub-surface Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines sharing platforms for their services through the City of London. The deep-level Northern line operates on its City branch, linking Moorgate directly to key northern destinations.^[1] All services at the station are operated by Transport for London (TfL), which has managed the London Underground network since its formation in 2000 and full operational control by 2003. Platform 7 serves northbound Northern line trains toward King's Cross St. Pancras and beyond, while platform 8 serves southbound services toward Morden via Bank. The remaining sub-surface platforms accommodate the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines, with eastbound services typically heading toward Aldgate or Barking and westbound toward Edgware Road or Hammersmith.^[3] Combined train frequencies across these lines total 24–30 trains per hour during peak periods (Monday to Friday, 06:30–09:30 and 16:00–19:00), providing high-capacity service for commuters, and reduce to 12–20 trains per hour off-peak. Notable journey times include approximately 2 minutes to Liverpool Street on the sub-surface lines and about 10 minutes to King's Cross St. Pancras on the Northern line.

National Rail services

Moorgate station serves as the southern terminus for National Rail commuter services on the Northern City Line, operated by Great Northern under the Govia Thameslink Railway franchise.^[61] These services provide direct access to the City of London financial district, connecting to destinations in Hertfordshire, including Welwyn Garden City, Letchworth Garden City, Hertford North, and Stevenage, via the East Coast Main Line north of Finsbury Park.^[57] The National Rail platforms at Moorgate are numbered 9 and 10, located on a deep-level loop that was originally constructed as part of the early 20th-century Great Northern & City Railway but integrated into the National Rail network in 1976.^[68] These platforms handle all inbound and outbound trains, with the infrastructure maintained for full operational use despite periodic engineering works. While passenger services have continued without long-term suspension, the line supports occasional Finsbury Park–Moorgate shuttle operations during disruptions on the broader Thameslink network.^[69] Services typically run to Welwyn Garden City, Letchworth Garden City, Hertford North, and intermediate stops, with a current peak frequency of up to 10 trains per hour utilizing 19 train units.^[61] Off-peak services operate at around 4 trains per hour, though Govia Thameslink Railway is collaborating with the Department for Transport to increase peak capacity to 12 trains per hour and standardize off-peak at 4 trains per hour by December 2026.^[61] The rolling stock consists of Class 717 electric multiple units, a fleet of 25 two-car trains introduced in 2019 and fully upgraded to European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 by October 2025 in partnership with Siemens Mobility.^[70] This upgrade enables driver-only operation without lineside signals, marking the Northern City Line as the UK's first signals-free commuter railway following the removal of all trackside signals in May 2025.^[57] As part of the wider Govia Thameslink Railway operations, the Northern City Line integrates with the Thameslink network for through services beyond Finsbury Park, though it remains distinct in its routing to Moorgate. In October 2025, Transport for London submitted a business case to the Department for Transport proposing to assume operations of the line, potentially enhancing integration with the London Underground and Elizabeth line networks.^[61]

Elizabeth line connection

Moorgate station provides interchange access to the Elizabeth line through a direct, step-free walking link to the Liverpool Street station platforms, which opened in May 2022 as part of the line's central section launch.^[71] The route involves a approximately 5-minute walk via escalators and passageways from the Northern line platforms at Moorgate to the Elizabeth line platforms.^[72] This connection facilitates seamless transfers without needing to exit the paid area, enhancing accessibility for passengers.^[36] The Elizabeth line services accessible via this link operate on the purple route, running from Reading and Heathrow Airport in the west through central London to Shenfield in the east, with Moorgate-Liverpool Street classified in Transport for London Zone 1.^[73] Peak frequencies reach up to 24 trains per hour in the core section, providing high-capacity travel every 2.5 minutes between key stations like Paddington and Whitechapel.^[74] However, Moorgate itself has no dedicated Elizabeth line platforms; all services are boarded at the adjacent Liverpool Street station.^[75] The interchange has contributed to rising passenger usage at Moorgate, aligning with the Elizabeth line's continued growth, with over 546 million total journeys recorded by May 2025.^[76] Fares are fully integrated into the Transport for London system, allowing use of Oyster cards, contactless payments, and Travelcards for combined journeys.^[73]

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Newson was killed, along with 42 passengers. A further 74 passengers were injured and needed treatment in hospital. Forty years on, the site of the incident ...
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Report On The Accident That Occurred On 28th February 1975 At ...
The Moorgate tube crash led to changes in the way tube services were operated into terminus stations. This document was published on 4th March 1976.
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Firefighters mark 50 years since the Moorgate Tube Crash
Feb 28, 2025 · Firefighters have joined Transport for London, emergency service partners and the families of survivors to mark 50 years since the Moorgate ...
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Service marks 50 years since Moorgate Tube crash - BBC
Feb 28, 2025 · Commemorations have taken place to mark 50 years since the Moorgate Tube crash which killed 43 people and left 74 injured. The London Fire ...
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Moorgate station fire: Station evacuated after blaze breaks out
Aug 18, 2016 · Moorgate Tube station was evacuated on Thursday morning after a fire broke out on the train tracks at Moorgate train station. Four fire engines ...Missing: overcrowding alert 2003
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Moorgate Emergency Evacuation 17 Aug - RailUK Forums
Aug 17, 2023 · Train 2F67 which is due in to Moorgate at 22:06 is showing delayed due to a fire alarm at a station. I'd imagine that could be the reason ...Missing: 2003 | Show results with:2003
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Moorgate Underground: Search after woman upskirted by man
Sep 27, 2025 · Police have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to after a man upskirted a woman in central London.
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Moorgate: Man stabbed in the City after row about dog fouling
Dec 29, 2023 · Detectives have released CCTV images of a thug suspected of stabbing a man for telling him off about his dog fouling the street near ...
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Barclays branch in Moorgate cordoned off after graffiti sprayed on ...
Feb 20, 2024 · Barclays branch in Moorgate cordoned off after graffiti sprayed on windows. A message sprayed on the front of the bank appeared to say ...Missing: 2020 | Show results with:2020
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Legal & General London office windows smashed and doused in ...
Oct 14, 2025 · Moorgate office has red paint splattered and windows smashed. ... Palestine Action took responsibility for the vandalism of the ...Missing: station 2020
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[PDF] station layout
Elizabeth Line Moorgate Shaft. Platform Level +3 to. LUL Moorgate Station. PUBLIC LIFT LINK TO. METROPOLITAN LINE. & STREET EXIT. UNDERGROUND. →. Northern Line.
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LU Northern line goes CBTC - Rail Engineer
May 8, 2015 · The Northern line has recently been fully equipped and commissioned using the Thales Seltrac CBTC technology with only minimum disruption to the train service.
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Northern City Line | UK Transport Wiki - Fandom
25 kV overhead as far south as Drayton Park and 750 V third rail from there to Moorgate. Services are operated by Class 313 electric ...
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The Metropolitan line | London Transport Museum
Through the 1920s and 1930s, thousands of homes were built. Gradually Metro-land was electrified, with services to Harrow in 1908 and Rickmansworth in 1924.
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Launching Britain's first signals-free commuter railway - Network Rail
May 19, 2025 · The Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate has become the first commuter railway in Britain to run without signals beside the track.
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Main Line ATO Becomes a Reality - Rail Engineer
Jun 4, 2018 · Lengthening platforms to accommodate 12-car trains;; Closure of the Moorgate spur and train service in 2009 to permit platform lengthening at ...
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The Ultimate Capacity Of The Moorgate Line
Dec 1, 2019 · Without doubt all of the parts of the Moorgate Line can handle at least twenty tph and possibly more, once the following conditions are met.
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[PDF] Thameslink Programme baseline evaluation report - GOV.UK
Mar 4, 2018 · allowing up to 16 Thameslink tph to pass through the station and up to 24 tph through the core section between Blackfriars and St. Pancras ...
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Moorgate - Transport for London
Moorgate: No Step Free Access - Step free access to/from the Elizabeth line is not available via the Broadgate entrance / Liverpool St National Rail ...
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Moorgate Step-Free Access - Greater London Authority
Step-free access to Northern Line platforms at Moorgate will be provided via a lift from the new ticket hall to a link tunnel with a second set of lifts.Missing: 2021 | Show results with:2021
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Elizabeth Line Improvements Offer Step-Free London Underground ...
Jul 8, 2021 · A refurbished station entrance for Moorgate station on Moorfields is now open, offering step-free access to the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City ...
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[PDF] Step-free Tube guide including DLR; London Overground - TfL
Help points are located in station entrances and on most platforms. Please allow time for staff to use a boarding or mini ramp. If platforms and trains are ...
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[PDF] Your accessible transport network - London - TfL
We are also refurbishing trains on the. Northern line with improved colour contrast, wheelchair spaces, low-level ... Tactile paving installed on Cannon Street ...
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[PDF] Your accessible transport network - London - TfL
More than 98 per cent of signalised pedestrian crossings now have tactile rotating cones and/or audible signals, and tactile paving. Page 6. Your accessible ...
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TfL submits business case to take over Northern City Line to Moorgate
Oct 15, 2025 · Transport for London has applied to the Department for Transport to take over the Northern City Line into Moorgate.
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'Signals away' on Northern City Line - Modern Railways
May 19, 2025 · The London City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate now runs exclusively on European Train Control System (ETCS) after the last signals were removed on 17/ ...
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Lines reopened: disruption between Finsbury Park and Moorgate
Sep 19, 2025 · Description. Disruption caused by a fault on a train at Moorgate has now ended.
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Northern City Line has upgraded its entire fleet of 25 Class 717
Oct 7, 2025 · Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens Mobility have upgraded all Class 717 trains to ETCS version 3.6.0, improving reliability, safety, ...
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Elizabeth line to open on 24 May 2022 - Transport for London
May 24, 2022 · The Elizabeth line will open on 24 May 2022 with full services across the entire route introduced by May 2023.Missing: Moorgate | Show results with:Moorgate
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The Elizabeth line's longest walks to Tube interchanges ... - MyLondon
May 12, 2024 · This is because it takes around five minutes to walk from the Elizabeth line platforms to the Northern line platforms at Liverpool Street- ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/231890/northern-city-line-has-upgraded-its-entire-fleet-of-25-class-717/
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Elizabeth line: Final stage to be completed with increase in peak ...
Apr 24, 2023 · Transport for London (TfL) said a train would run roughly every two-and-a-half minutes between Paddington and Whitechapel at peak times.<|separator|>
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Behind the scenes at Crossrail's Liverpool Street station - ianVisits
Dec 10, 2019 · Although people will be able to go into the Elizabeth line platforms from Moorgate, that the station is called Liverpool Street is a polite ...
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Transformational Elizabeth line reaches 500 million passenger ... - TfL
Jan 10, 2025 · The transformational Elizabeth line reaches 500 million passenger journeys, making it the single busiest railway service in the UK.Missing: Moorgate | Show results with:Moorgate