History of King's Cross Railway Station

King's Cross Station was originally designed and built as the London transit station of great north Line Railway and the terminal of East Coast Main Line. Designed by Louis Kubit, it was built in the old site of a fever and smallpox hospital from 185 1 to 1852. The main building of the station, including the current 1 to 8 platforms, was put into use on June 1852 10 14, 2004. It replaced the temporary terminal, Maiden Road Station, which was put into use on August 8th. 1850.

The platform has been redistributed many times; Originally, there were only 1 departure platform and 1 arrival platform (existing platform 1 to 8), and the place between the two platforms was used as a freight yard. Later, due to the growth of people flow in the suburbs, an unsightly platform building was added in the reserved position. The second building has been used to this day, including the current platform 9 to 1 1 (the fictional 9? The platform is here). 1996 after the privatization of the railway, the express train service of the station was acquired by GNER; Although the bid was successful again in 2005, it was required to hand over the operation right in June 5438+February 2006. The current operator, East Coast National Express Train Company, obtained the operation right of 65438+ on February 9, 2007 after the transition period authorized by GNER through agreement.

Legend has it that King's Cross Station was built on the site of the last World War in Budika, and it is also said that the site may be buried under platform 8, 9 or 10. Under the station, there is also the passage of Budika's ghost.

1987, the famous king's cross station fire occurred in the nearby king's cross St. Pancras subway station, killing 3 1 person. The station is undergoing a large-scale reconstruction project (partly affected by news reports after the fire). 1 phase project was completed in 2006, and the second phase project is expected to be completed in 20 1 1 year.

June 5438+October 2006 10, three intercity trains of GNER company lined up at king's cross station.

The original intention of "King's Cross" is to commemorate George IV.

1972, the first floor extension building of British railway design was completed. Although this building is a temporary building, it is still in use after more than 30 years. Many people think this building is not very beautiful, because it destroys the appearance of the I-class building of the station. Before the construction began, the front of the station was blocked by a small platform with many shops on it. When the ticket hall and waiting area on the west side of the planned station are completed, this temporary building will be demolished, so that the panoramic view of Louis Kubit's building will be presented to everyone again.

1973 September 10/24, Irish improvised bombs and military bombs attacked the booking hall, causing extensive damage and injuring six people, some of whom were seriously injured. A young man threw a 3-pound explosive device into the station without warning. The young man mixed into the crowd and has not been arrested so far. [2]

Later, part of King's Cross Station became an intermediate station. The suburban train in Finsbury Park in the south comes from the easternmost King's Cross York Railway. After stopping at the station, the bend of the YanYork railway enters the city wide line, heading for Farrington, Babeken and Mormonism. In the other direction, the train from Mormonism enters the main line from the wide line through the corner of the hotel. These trains changed to the North City Line on August 1976.