Significant London train station in multi-million revamp with works beginning next year

A MAJOR London tube station is set to get a multi-million pound revamp next year.

Transportation for London (Tfl) validated the modifications to the Elephant and Castle London Underground station on Monday.

Tfl stated they will extremely increase the station’s capability, include a brand-new station box, tunnels and step-free gain access to.

The tunnels will likewise offer step-free access to the Northern line for the really very first time.

Elephant and Castle tube station runs on the Northern and Bakerloo lines of the London Underground.

They are anticipated to run for 135 metres and connect its brand-new station box with Northern line platforms.

Deal with the station box started back in 2022 and a tunnel agreement has actually been granted to engineering company Dragados UK.

Delancey, who established the Elephant & & Castle shopping center website, is set to develop the station box.

The modifications have actually been caused by an anticipated rise in users of the Elephant and Castle tube station.

Station use is anticipated to increase by 24-50 percent according to TfL stats.

Excavating operate in the tunnels will begin in 2025 and expects conclusion by 2027.

Deputy Mayor for Transportation, Seb Dance, stated: ” I’m thrilled TfL has actually now designated a tunnelling professional so work can advance the important Elephant and Castle Tube station upgrade.

“[This] will offer the station action open door for the very first time and provide a brand-new Northern line entryway and ticket hall.

” These substantial upgrades will not just enhance client journeys through the station however will likewise support the shipment of countless brand-new tasks and brand-new homes in Elephant and Castle, supporting the Mayor’s go for a fairer, greener London for everybody.”

Stuart Harvey, TfL’s Chief Capital Officer, included: ” Work is advancing well on the significant upgrade of Elephant and Castle Tube station.

” The consultation of a tunnelling professional [is] a substantial advance in providing a broadened station fit to serve this growing neighborhood for lots of years to come.

” When finished, the brand-new entryway and ticket hall will offer step-free gain access to from street to platform level on the Northern line and boost station capability by over 30 percent.

” More in the future, and based on TfL protecting the essential financing, the strategy is for this brand-new entryway to likewise serve Bakerloo line clients as part of the prepared Bakerloo Line Extension.”