HS2 has revealed controversial £2 billion plans to extend Euston station. The plans will see up to 11 new platforms built in a building to the west of the existing station. The plans also include improvements to Euston's London Underground station, which will see a subway built to connect to Euston Square and also include a new ticket hall.
Camden Council leader councillor Sarah Hayward immediately criticised HS2's proposal and warned it would "bring more than a decade of blight without any benefit to London" and "if HS2 goes ahead with these plans, Camden suffers all of the pain with none of the benefits."
Euston development director Rupert Walker confirmed HS2 will look for a detailed design consultant next year.
Responding to criticism of the plans to exclude the existing Euston station from the development plans, Mr Walker said: "It’s a matter for Network Rail and the government. Our proposals allow for a HS2 station. While we start with HS2, Network Rail can get approval and funding and deliver their part of the station."
Mr Walker added: "HS2 is funded to deliver the HS2 capability, it isn’t funded to rebuild the whole of Euston station."
Under HS2's plans, six platforms will be built for phase one services from 2026, with a further five to be built to accomodate phase two services from 2033. All 11 will be built at a lower level that Euston station's existing platforms.
