Waterloo Station (GPS: 51.50312, -0.11439) is the station of the London Underground beneath London Waterloo Station. Serving four different lines, it is the second busiest underground station in London. It is located in Travelcard Zone 1. As of 2023, it is the second busiest station on the London Underground, with 70.33 million users.
In terms of accessibility, Waterloo Underground Station provides step-free access, accessible ticket machines, and induction loops to accommodate passengers with mobility impairments. Historically, the station played a role during World War II, with its subterranean passages serving as bomb shelters.
Waterloo Underground Station opened for the Waterloo & City Line, known as "The Drain" on 8 August 1898. The Bakerloo Line, originally known as Baker Street & Waterloo Railway, began serving this station on 10 March 1906, as part of the initial segment which ran from Baker Street to Kennington Road (now Lambeth North). This line was later renamed the Bakerloo Line, a portmanteau of 'Baker Street' and 'Waterloo'.
The Northern Line began its services to Waterloo Underground Station on 13 September 1926 while the Jubilee Line's platforms were inaugurated on 20 November 1999.
The Waterloo Station is near many tourist attractions including The London Eye, The South Bank and County Hall.
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