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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Ross Lydall

EXPLAINED: Euston hs2 station to be future proofed for expansion after six platform proposal sparked row | Rare Historical Photos

The proposed HS2 station at Euston is to be “future-proofed” for a possible expansion that would enable more trains to run on the long-awaited high-speed line.

Rail minister Lord Hendy revealed in December 2024 that there would only be six platforms at the new £5bn HS2 station at Euston, enabling up to 10 trains an hour to run between central London and Birmingham.

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