Down Street

Down Street is an abandoned station on the Central Line. It is located between Leicester Square and St. Paul's which results in a long run between the two. The station was closed due to low passenger usage.

History
The station was opened on the initial section of the Central Stockstad Railway (now the Central line) between Liverpool Street and St. Paul's. Throughout its few months of opening, it suffered low passenger usage due to its location in a wealthy neighbourhood. As a result, it was closed together with the former Piccadilly Circus between Tottenham Court Road and Liverpool Street which was located too close to the former. The remains of the platforms can still be seen from a passing train. An observant passenger may notice brick walls and the "no exit" signs. The remaining brick walls are unusual on the Central line as other station walls were built using concrete including the closed Piccadilly Circus station.

Uses
Currently, it is mainly used as a popular filming location which is why the brick walls are well maintained. Other than that, it is planned for commercial use as an art gallery and unique shops. One of the shafts of the emergency spiral staircase is to be converted to a fire brigade simulation building which will house the poll. The other one will be replaced with a high speed lift while the last one will remain constant. The brick walls may be sealed off from the tracks and the walls may be fitted with mosaics.

Crossover
A crossover is planned to be fitted in to the north or south of the station so that trains could reverse when parts of the line need to be closed for maintenance.