On this day - 14 October

It was announced that Euston station in London would be rebuilt in 1959 due to the extra requirements needed for the electrified railway lines on the West Coast main line. Prior to this passengers had many complaints about the condition of the railway station. In order for this to occur, the entire station had to be demolished to provide the space for the new building. It took four months for the station to be demolished and this started at the end of 1961 and was completed in 1962.

The rebuilding was completed in 1966. On October 14th 1968 the new Euston station was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. Several architectural complaints have been made about the great loss of the original structure and the style of the new structure due to its boxy grey design.