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Angel station is a very busy Northern line station, serving a densely populated area of Islington. Its deep platforms and long escalators mean that passenger flow is heavily reliant on all three escalators working. The proposed exit-only operation at off-peak times from November highlights the significant impact even partial closure has on passenger movement.
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