HS2 in Camden
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Euston station will be the London terminal for HS2. We will run the railway in deep tunnels through Camden between Kilburn High Road and Euston approaches.
What we're building in Camden
Euston station
Euston will be the London terminus for HS2, bringing services to the heart of the capital.
Learn more out about Euston station or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Camden
In October 2023, the former government confirmed that HS2 Ltd would no longer build the new Euston station, which would instead be funded through a private finance model.
As part of its 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, published in June 2025, the government confirmed that a Euston Delivery Company will be formed to oversee development of the whole Euston Campus, and that the use of a public private partnership will be explored to deliver the new HS2 station with private finance. The government is continuing to work on the proposed form for the new delivery company. All organisations involved across Euston will work closely with the new Euston Delivery Company in a coordinated way to achieve collective success for the project. The Euston Delivery Company will be the single directing mind for the campus.
HS2 Ltd remains responsible for the delivery of the section of the HS2 route from Old Oak Common to the boundary with the HS2 Euston station at Hampstead Road Bridge, including the Euston approaches. It also continues to be responsible for enabling works for the future Euston HS2 station, playing a key role in developing the design of the HS2 station prior to the Euston Delivery Company’s establishment, and engaging with the community, working closely with the Euston Delivery Company and other Euston partners.
Traction Substation (TSS)
Traction substations convert electrical power into a form suitable for railways. This substation will allow us to move equipment needed to keep the Northern Line running safely at Euston.
Learn more about the traction substation or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Camden
Euston approaches
The Euston approaches are the section of HS2 between Parkway and Hampstead Road in Camden, London. They connect the Euston tunnels beneath the A4201 Parkway to Euston station.
One tunnel branches into two in this area, creating three tunnels that pass beneath the existing railway. The high-speed trains emerge into a partially below-ground concrete box and rise gradually to ground level at the Euston throat.
Learn more about the Euston approaches or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Camden
Euston approaches headhouses
Two headhouses will support the Euston approaches.
A headhouse sits above shafts, which ventilate the tunnels for the railway and provide emergency access.
Euston Portal headhouse
The Euston Portal headhouse will be closest to Euston station at the entrance to Euston tunnel.
It will be on Park Village East, south of Mornington Street Bridge in Camden. It’s inspired by the local area. The surrounding area has a diverse mix of buildings from different eras – from Victorian to post-war styles.
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Euston Cavern headhouse
The Euston Cavern headhouse will be in the railway cutting at the northern end of Park Village East.
It will be next to the existing west coast mainline. The split-level three-storey building will be clad with traditional blue/grey engineering brick, in keeping with the area’s Victorian railway architecture.
Learn more about Euston Cavern headhouse or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Camden
Euston tunnel
The 4.5 miles (7.2km) Euston tunnel under central London will carry passengers between Euston station and Old Oak Common station.
Learn about the Euston tunnel construction or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Camden
Euston tunnel headhouses
Two headhouses will support the Euston tunnel.
A headhouse sits above shafts, which ventilate the tunnels for the railway and provide emergency access.
Adelaide Road headhouse
The Adelaide Road headhouse will be in the London Borough of Camden, between Chalk Farm and Primrose Hill Road. It’s in the Network Rail embankment area opposite the junction with Eton Road and next to the Adelaide Nature Reserve.
Learn more about the Adelaide Road headhouse or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Camden
Canterbury Works headhouse
The Canterbury Works headhouse is in South Kilburn, behind Canterbury Road and Canterbury Terrace and next to the existing railway tracks.
The site is within residential areas to the west and south. Locally listed Canterbury House is to the south and St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is to the east.
Learn more about the Canterbury Works headhouse or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Camden
Managing impacts of construction
We're working to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, reduce the impact on roads and transport, minimise our impact on the environment, and keep communities informed at every stage.
Current work in the area
Local area information
In autumn 2024, the government confirmed we’ll build HS2 to Euston. We’re now preparing to build the tunnel from Old Oak Common. We’ll start work on the tunnel shafts, headhouses and station approaches later.
We’re reviewing the whole HS2 programme as part of a major reset. This means we’re making sure we build everything in the right order. We’ll keep you updated on when work at the Euston approaches and Euston tunnel headhouses will restart.
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