Islington although the building still stands. Angel tube station on Islington High Street has the longest escalator on the London Underground system, at 318 steps. In 2006 a Norwegian man made headlines after skiing down the escalator at the station. Islington features extensively in modern English literature and culture: The area is well served by bus routes, with a major bus interchange located near Angel tube station. Red route and residents' parking restrictions apply throughout the area. The Civil Aviation Authority has its head office in the CAA House in Islington. Grade II* English Heritage list three Grade II* listed buildings
Huangguan Escalator the terrain, the underground railway station is at the top of the escalator while the overground station is at the bottom. The escalator replaced an earlier funicular railway. The material used for building the escalator was imported, and the design and construction were directed by a local engineer, who also directed the construction of Chongqing Amusement Park. There is a small charge for using the escalator, and it is monitored by a supervisor at each end. It takes 2.5 minutes for a passenger to finish a one-way trip on the escalator. The escalator plays a key role in the civil