Angel tube station facts for kids
 |
|
| Location | The Angel, Islington |
|---|---|
| Local authority | Islington |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2005 | 14.03 million |
| 2007 | 16.626 million |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Angel tube station is a busy London Underground station located in an area called The Angel in Islington, London. It's part of the Northern line, specifically on the Bank branch. You'll find it between Old Street and King's Cross St. Pancras stations. Angel station is in Travelcard Zone 1, which is the central area for public transport in London.
Contents
Angel Tube Station: Key Facts
Angel station first opened its doors way back in 1901. It's famous for having the longest escalator on the entire London Underground network! This super-long escalator helps passengers travel between the ticket hall and the deep platforms below.
The Northern Line
The Northern line is one of the busiest lines on the London Underground. It runs from north to south through central London. Angel station is on the "Bank branch" of this line. This means that after Angel, trains go towards Bank station in the City of London.
Travelcard Zone 1
London's public transport system uses "zones" to help work out ticket prices. Zone 1 is the very center of London. This means Angel station is in a prime location, close to many famous landmarks and attractions.
The Longest Escalator
When Angel station was first built, it had a different design. It had an "island platform," which meant trains ran on both sides of a single platform. However, this became too crowded and unsafe. So, in the 1990s, the station was rebuilt. This major upgrade created two separate platforms and added the incredibly long escalator. This escalator is 60 meters (about 200 feet) long and rises 27.5 meters (about 90 feet)! It's like going up or down a 10-story building.
Inside Angel Station
-
The extra-wide southbound platform, looking north. It used to be an island platform.
-
The southbound platform looking south.
-
The northbound platform looking south. This was built during the station's big redesign.
-
A close-up of the station's roundel sign on the platform.
-
The famous long escalator at Angel Underground Station.
Other Websites
- See the original Angel station building
- Angel Station with a new look in 1924
- The station entrance in 1988
- The original island platform with tracks on both sides, 1988
| Preceding station |  London Underground |
Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
towards Edgware, Mill Hill East
or High Barnet |
Northern line |
towards Morden
|
| Preceding station | London Underground |
Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
towards Wimbledon
|
Chelsea-Hackney line
Crossrail 2
|
Essex Road
towards Epping
|
Images for kids
-
Angel station in Torrens Street.
-
A sculpture found in the ticket hall.
-
Another view of the longest escalators on the Underground.
