King's Cross St Pancras gains new step-free Tube entrance
The new access point, funded by a developer, offers a direct route from Euston Road.
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King’s Cross St Pancras Underground station now offers a new step-free entrance, improving accessibility for passengers. This new access point provides a direct route from the south side of Euston Road into the station. It is part of the Belgrove House development and was entirely funded by the developer, Precis Advisory.
Improvements to station access
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The new entrance replaces two older entrances that closed earlier in 2024. Mark Evers, who leads on customer insight, strategy and experience at Transport for London (TfL), stated that the additional step-free access will significantly improve journeys for customers using the busy interchange. He added that this demonstrates how TfL can collaborate with developers to enhance public services and expand its step-free offering, aiming for a fairer and more inclusive transport network.
This development aligns with TfL’s Equity in Motion plan and the Mayor of London’s strategy to work with private developers on public infrastructure. By September 2026, London is set to have 95 step-free Tube stations, which represents over a third of the entire network. This figure follows recent step-free access openings at other stations, such as Northolt.
Seb Dance, deputy mayor for transport, commented on the importance of making the transport network accessible. He noted that the new entrance at King’s Cross St Pancras will ease journeys for many daily users and supports ongoing efforts to improve network accessibility. The Mayor’s Transport Strategy includes a goal to reduce additional journey times for those needing step-free access, with a 43 per cent reduction reported since 2016.
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The Belgrove House building, which houses the new entrance, spans 25,000 square metres and also includes community event spaces. Rue Denton, a youth board member at Whizz Kidz, welcomed the improvement, stating it will help young wheelchair users travel more independently. She emphasised the need for TfL and its partners to continue addressing barriers faced by disabled young people to make accessible travel the standard.
Future accessibility plans
The opening of this entrance highlights the benefits of public-private partnerships in enhancing London's transport infrastructure and accessibility. TfL has reiterated its commitment to expanding step-free access across its network, with further improvements planned in collaboration with developers and other stakeholders.
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+What is new at King’s Cross St Pancras station?
A new step-free entrance has opened at King’s Cross St Pancras Underground station. This entrance provides a direct, step-free route from the south side of Euston Road into the station, replacing two older entrances that closed earlier in 2024.
+Who paid for the new entrance at King’s Cross St Pancras?
The new step-free entrance was fully funded by the developer Precis Advisory. It is part of the Belgrove House development and represents a collaboration between the developer and Transport for London (TfL).
+How many step-free Tube stations will London have?
As of September 2026, London is expected to have 95 step-free Tube stations. This new entrance at King’s Cross St Pancras contributes to this total, which represents more than a third of the entire Tube network.
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