Two UK train stations share the same name despite being hundreds of miles apart.
Glasgow Queen Street Station and Cardiff Queen Street Station are placed in two different cities but share a common name.
Located in the heart of Cardiff, the city’s Queen Street station first opened its doors in 1840 and underwent its first major redevelopment in 1973.
This initial renovation included redesigning the entire roof, reducing the number of platforms from five to three, and installing lifts for easier access between them.
Over the following decades, many additional improvements were made, culminating in a £220 million regeneration project for both the station and its surrounding area in 2013.
This renovation featured a modern design for the facade and entrance, incorporating wood, steel, and glass, while the platforms were expanded back to five, enabling more frequent services.
In 2016, a plaque was placed in the ticket hall to honor those from the Taff Vale Railway, the company that originally developed the station in 1840, who served in the armed forces from 1914 to 1919.
To provide more context about these young men, a QR code was added in 2017.
Cardiff Queen Street Station is also notable for its appearance in the BBC series Torchwood, a spin-off of Doctor Who, making it an interesting stop during your visit.
On the other hand, Glasgow Queen Street Station is Scotland’s third busiest railway station, after Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley.
With passenger numbers set to increase 40 percent by 2030, a £120m station redevelopment, with an enlarged concourse and longer platforms, is the final part of the Edinburgh to Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP) that increases capacity and reduces journey times.
