When was Down Street station closed?
May 1932
It finally closed in May 1932, destined to spend the rest of its days as a ventilation shaft for the Piccadilly Line. Well at least until the Second World War broke out, when it got a new life as the secret headquarters of the Rail Executive Committee (REC). What is this?
Why did Down Street close?
After opening in 1907, Down Street was a little-known Underground station on today’s Piccadilly line. Despite its central London location near Green Park, the station closed in 1932 due to a lack of passengers.
Where was down Street Underground station?
Mayfair
Down Street, also known as Down Street (Mayfair), is a disused station on the London Underground, located in Mayfair, west London. It was opened in 1907 by the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway.
How many tube stations are abandoned in London?
Find out more about London’s disused Underground stations. There are 272 functioning stations across our network, but at least 40 Overground and Underground stations still in existence are no longer used for travel.
What line is Mayfair on tube?
North Mayfair and Mount Street will be accessible via Crossrail’s Elizabeth Line, with its Davies Street terminal located adjacent to Bond Street Underground station. Visit Transport for London to plan your journey.
Why did Ajit Chambers Sue TfL?
Ajit Chambers alleges that not only have TfL attempted to steal his intellectual property, but he has also been subjected to harassment by top level executives in TfL. In Chambers’ own words, he says this court case “will be the largest law suit in the history of Transport for London.”
Can I sue TfL?
If you have been injured while on a Transport for London service, if you believe negligence is the cause you may be eligible to make a TFL accident claim for compensation. If you were injured while using any of TFL’s transport services, you may have legal grounds for filing a TFL accident claim.
What happened to York Road station?
Although the strike only lasted for nine days, the station remained closed. However the subject of its closure was eventually raised in the House of Commons, and it reopened in October 1926, but the reprieve was short-lived, lasting until 19 September 1932 when it was permanently closed.