The London train station that's one of the busiest in Europe even though it's not where it says it is
A historian has shared his insight into why Clapham Junction is actually in Battersea - and claimed it's "a bit rubbish". Anyone who's travelled into London from Surrey, Sussex or Hampshire has no doubt experienced the sprawl of Clapham Junction station. Encompassing 17 platforms, it's one of the busiest railway stations in Europe as its six junctions provide connections across Southern England. But take a stroll through the station today and you'll find Clapham Junction is not exactly well-laid out. Compared to the delightful scenes of Paddington, the station bridge isn't exactly a glamorous way to change platform. But first-time viewers struggling with this fact will be shocked when navigating the dingy tunnel below the tracks. READ MORE: Man in his 20s is pronounced dead at the scene after falling from bridge and being hit by lorry The rare sight of a not-so-busy Clapham Junction platform (Image: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)...