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Northern Line
Barnet Press has published 6 stories involving Northern Line, from March 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Local News · Golders GreenHampstead station: London Underground's deepest point
Hampstead station, serving the Edgware branch of the Northern line, holds the record for the deepest platforms and longest staircase on the London Underground. Opened in 1907, its depth is a result of its location on a hill rather than construction choice.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Transport & TfL · Burnt OakBurnt Oak Northern Line Station Closed Until November 9
Burnt Oak station on the Northern line will remain closed until Monday, November 9, as Transport for London (TfL) continues work to install step-free access. Alternative bus routes are advised for passengers.
Burnt Oak2 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Transport & TfL · FinchleyGhostly train tales on Northern Line linked to real engines
Reports of a ghostly steam train on the Northern Line, specifically between East Finchley station and Wellington sidings, may have a rational explanation. Departmental steam engines operated on the London Underground until 1971, and an experimental locomotive known as 'Fowler's Ghost' was also tested in the area.
Finchley3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 65
Transport & TfL · Burnt OakBurnt Oak Northern Line Station Faces Step-Free Access Works
Burnt Oak station on the Northern line will have its step-free access unavailable for two weeks from October 26. Transport for London is carrying out essential works, affecting passengers who rely on lift access.
Burnt Oak2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Transport & TfL · Burnt OakBurnt Oak Station to Close for Two Weeks for Step-Free Access Work
Burnt Oak station on the Northern Line will shut for two weeks from October 26 to November 9. The closure is to allow for the installation of a new lift and walkway as part of a wider project to add step-free access, which is expected to be completed in early 2026.
Burnt Oak2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Transport & TfL · ColindaleColindale Tube Station's New Ticket Hall Opens
Colindale Tube station has unveiled its new ticket hall, providing step-free access to the Northern Line for the first time. The upgrade, funded by multiple partners, aims to support the area's rapid growth and improve passenger experience.
Colindale3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 30