King's Cross station facts for kids
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Location of Kings Cross in Central London
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| Location | Kings Cross |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Camden |
| Managed by | Network Rail |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Station code | KGX |
| Number of platforms | 12 |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Fare zone | 1 |
| OSI | King's Cross St. Pancras  London St Pancras Int'l  London Euston  |
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| 1852 | Kings Cross station opened |
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King's Cross is a very important railway station in London, England. It's a busy place where many trains arrive and depart every day. It's also connected to the King's Cross St. Pancras tube station, which is a big underground station, and is right next to the famous St Pancras station.
A Look Back: King's Cross History
King's Cross railway station first opened its doors in 1852. That's over 170 years ago! The idea for the station started in 1848 with George Turnbull. The final design was created by an architect named Lewis Cubitt.
Where is King's Cross Station?
King's Cross station is located in the north-eastern part of Central London. You can find it where two main roads, the A501 Euston Road and York Way, meet. It's part of the King's Cross area, which is in the London Borough of Camden. It's also very close to the border of the London Borough of Islington.
King's Cross: A Major Railway Hub
King's Cross is the starting point for the East Coast Main Line. This is one of the most important railway lines in the United Kingdom. It used to be the main station for the LNER, which stood for the London and North-Eastern Railway Ltd. Right next to King's Cross, you'll find St Pancras station. This station is famous because it's where international Eurostar trains depart for other countries.
