Broad Street railway station (England)

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Broad Street was a major railway terminal, adjacent to Liverpool Street station, in the City of London, Greater London, England. It served as the main terminus of the North London Railway (NLR) network between 1865 and 1986. During its lifetime, it catered for mainly local suburban services around London; over time, it struggled to compete with other modes of transport, leading to its closure. The station was built as a joint venture by the NLR and the London and North Western Railway (LNWR), in order to have a station serving freight closer to the City. It was immediately successful for both goods and passenger services, and saw a significant increase in NLR traffic. Usage peaked in the early 20th century, after which it suffered from competition from London trams, buses and especially the London Underground network. Patronage gradually fell and services decreased, while the building became increasingly dilapidated. Goods services were withdrawn towards the end of the 1960s and the station...

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