Harrow-on-the-Hill – Is This Really a National Rail Station?

Visiting Harrow On The Hill the 2nd busiest station in Harrow Harrow-on-the-Hill railway station opened on 2 August 1880 as part of the Metropolitan Railway’s expansion northwest of London. Originally named Harrow, it was renamed Harrow-on-the-Hill in 1894. The station played an important role in the development of London’s suburbs, providing connections between central London, Harrow and the countryside beyond. During the early 20th century, the Metropolitan Railway promoted suburban development through its famous Metro-land campaign, encouraging Londoners to move to areas such as Harrow. The station was extensively rebuilt in the 1930s, giving it much of its distinctive appearance today. One of its most unusual features is that it serves both London Underground’s Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways National Rail services, with separate platforms normally used by each operator. Despite being managed by London Underground, Harrow-on-the-Hill also appears in National Rail passenger statistics. Today, Harrow-on-the-Hill remains an important transport interchange and is Harrow’s second busiest National Rail station, according to the 2024–25 passenger figures.