There are over 40 disused tube stations on the London Underground. One specifically is Aldwych station, this was first known as Strand station. The name Strand confused many passengers as there was already a station called this, Charing Cross as it is now known. The station was then changed to Aldwych. The station was closed due to the lift systems not meeting modern health and safety standards. There are 2 platforms within Aldwych station; Platform A which is still in use by film companies, and Platform B which is lost and unused. It is said that the ghost of a young actress still roams the tunnels waiting for her 'last curtain call'. The foot tunnels in Aldwych station were last used in 1994 though some were closed in 1907 and some were never open to passengers.
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