Not every station survived. London has over 40 ghost stations. Down Street was closed in 1932. But Winston Churchill used it as a secret bunker during WWII. He slept in a tiny room while bombs fell above.
Then there’s Aldwych. It’s a movie star. Films like V for Vendetta and 28 Days Later used its empty platforms. It’s creepy, damp, and beautifully abandoned.
You can actually tour some ghost stations. The London Transport Museum runs secret tours. You’ll walk on tracks that haven’t seen a train in decades. It’s like archaeology, but with moldy tiles and echoey tunnels.
The Numbers That Blow Your Mind
Think 272 is a lot? The Tube carries five million passengers every single day. That’s more than the population of Norway. Every day.
Some stations handle insane crowds. Waterloo is the busiest, with nearly 100 million passengers a year. Escalators there move at a speed that makes you feel like you’re in a hurry—even if you’re not.
But here’s the twist: Roding Valley is the quietest station. It sees fewer than 200 passengers a day. You could hold a party there and no one would interrupt. Bring snacks.
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