HS2 Old Oak Common Station Takes Shape

A new film by Geoff Marshall, with drone footage courtesy of HS2 Ltd, offers the latest look inside Old Oak Common Station, designed by WilkinsonEyre.

Now well into construction, the two-level station is the interchange for HS2 as it enters London from the north-west, linking the high-speed line with conventional rail to the West of England and Wales, Heathrow, the Elizabeth line and local transport connections. It will be one of the largest transport interchanges in the country. The platforms where HS2 trains will call are now complete, alongside those for the Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway services.

The architecture draws on the site’s industrial heritage and is characterised by a vaulted roof. The vaults frame the central concourse and are integrated with rooflights, bringing natural light to the platforms and providing natural ventilation. The energy strategy targets zero carbon in use, enabled by ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels.

Beyond the railway, the station is a catalyst for the wider Old Oak and Park Royal regeneration zone, which is expected to unlock up to 65,000 jobs and 25,500 new homes. The design creates a new east–west route linking Park Royal and Kensal Green, and a new public space three times the size of Trafalgar Square.