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Post by wanstead on Nov 7, 2023 12:01:35 GMT
I was wondering, were there any dedicated passageways or exits at Liverpool Street underground to access Broad Street station? If so, do these still exist or were they obliterated in the Broadgate redevelopment?
Perhaps there was a walking route from Moorgate, much in the same way as the Tower Hill/Fenchurch Street setup?
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Post by burkitt on Nov 7, 2023 12:30:16 GMT
This thread from 2021 explains both lift and escalator access to Broad Street. linkThere were escalators from the west end of the Central Line platforms to a Broad Street LT ticket hall, and were the last of the original 'A' type - out of use 1951 and the last (in the up direction) in 1953. The escalator shaft was then adapted for a cable tunnel for Liverpool Street substation. The lower level landing also had a pair lifts right up into Broad Street main line station concourse but these became disused (for passengers) from c.1916. At least one was retained for the conveyance of rubbish until just before WW2.
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Post by wanstead on Nov 7, 2023 12:51:04 GMT
Interesting, sounds like LT already saw the writing on the wall for Broad Street 30 years before the station finally closed if they withdrew their dedicated ticket hall that far in advance!
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Post by gantshill on Nov 7, 2023 13:51:04 GMT
I've always wondered about the layout of the Central line platforms and the access to Broad Street. Does anyone know if any plans are accessible in the public domain?
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