Remember that man in the suit? He missed his train because he ran to Platform 12, only to discover it was actually a car park in disguise. Okay, not literally, but platforms at Clapham Junction sometimes feel like they’re playing hide-and-seek. You know that feeling when you’re staring at a train that says “Victoria” but the board says “Waterloo”? Welcome to the club.
I eventually found my platform—Platform 6—and it had that smell: a mix of damp concrete, diesel, and someone’s abandoned sandwich. It’s iconic, really.
The Secret Life of Platforms
Here’s a fun fact: Clapham Junction isn’t just about trains to London. Some platforms serve long-distance routes to places like Southampton and Portsmouth. Others are local commuter hell where everyone stands in stony silence. And then there’s Platform 17, which is basically a liminal space—it feels like it exists only for you to be confused by it.
I once watched a family argue for five minutes about whether Platform 2 was the same as Platform 2a. Spoiler: it’s not. 2a is a separate micro-platform hidden behind a wall. Classic Clapham.
Clapham Junction Station – Platform 0 – 18th June 2026 « The Anonymous
