London taxis granted long-sought after left turn access into Euston Station rank and drop-off area
- Perry Richardson
- Jan 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 19
Licensed taxis are set to regain direct access to the ranks at London Euston Station following a Transport for London (TfL) proposal to allow a left turn from the A501 Euston Road into Churchway.
The move removes a long-standing banned manoeuvre that has forced drivers into indirect and congested routing to reach the station’s official taxi facilities.
According to documents seen by TaxiPoint, TfL confirmed it intends to vary an existing traffic order to permit the turn specifically for taxis travelling eastbound on Euston Road. The change would apply at Churchway in the London Borough of Camden and is designed to improve operational access to the station’s taxi rank for both passenger drop-offs and pick-ups.
According to TfL’s statement of reasons, the primary justification for the amendment is to facilitate direct access to the Euston Station taxi rank, reducing unnecessary mileage and time spent navigating surrounding streets. The authority said the existing restriction has limited efficient rank access for taxis approaching from the west, despite Euston being a major national rail gateway.
TfL plans to permit licensed taxis to turn left from Euston Road into Churchway, easing access to one of London’s busiest rail hubs after sustained industry pressure
The proposal follows prolonged lobbying from the taxi trade, which has argued that the banned turn added cost and congestion exposure for drivers serving one of the capital’s highest-demand rail terminals. Campaigners have also highlighted the impact on passengers with luggage or mobility needs when taxis are unable to reach the rank directly.
TfL’s notice confirms that the variation would amend the GLA Roads and GLA Side Roads (Banned Movements) Traffic Order 2024, with the new exemption limited to taxis only. Other traffic, including private hire vehicles, would remain subject to the existing prohibition at the junction, keeping the wider traffic management objectives on the strategic road network.
The proposal has been formally published and is subject to a statutory consultation process. Objections or representations must be submitted to TfL by 5 February 2026, after which the authority will determine whether to implement the order as drafted.
If approved, the change would represent a targeted operational win for the licensed taxi sector at a time when access, ranking space and regulatory treatment around major transport hubs remain under pressure. For Euston, which handles tens of millions of passenger movements each year, the adjustment is expected to streamline taxi flows rather than materially alter general traffic conditions.
