• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

MayorWatch

London News and Comment

  • NEWS

Transport for London seeks views on new Bakerloo line extension plans

October 14, 2019 by Martin Hoscik

Transport for London is asking members of the public for their views on its latest plans to extend the Bakerloo line to Lewisham.

If it goes ahead, TfL says the extension would support the capital’s growing population by helping to deliver more than 5,000 new jobs and at least 25,000 new homes.

Previous consultations in 2014 and 2017 focussed on route options and potential station locations and the agency is now seeking views on its “most detailed proposals yet,” including a new integrated station entrance at Elephant & Castle serving both the Bakerloo and Northern lines plus the route of proposed tunnels from Lambeth North to Elephant & Castle and from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham.

Comments are also being invited on a possible further extension to Hayes and Beckenham Junction in Bromley as well as names for the two proposed new stations on the Old Kent Road.

Heidi Alexander, Deputy Mayor for Transport, said: “The extension of the Bakerloo line could make a huge difference to the lives of thousands of south Londoners by creating a new direct route into central London and by giving a substantial boost to the local economy.

“I encourage everyone who lives and works in the area to take part in the latest consultation and to have their say on some vital aspects of the scheme, including the names of the two new stations.”

Alex Williams, TfL’s Director of City Planning, added: “This consultation will help us further shape our plans for the Bakerloo line extension which will play a vital part in supporting London’s population growth by providing capacity for at least 60,000 extra journeys in both the morning and evening peak periods.

“We have taken on board the views of thousands of people in the previous two consultations.

“This latest consultation is a further opportunity for people to have their say on a scheme which would unlock growth and radically improve customer journeys in south east London.”

To give your views on TfL’s proposals, visit tfl.gov.uk/bakerloo-extension. The consultation will close on Sunday 22 December 2019.

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: News

RECENT UPDATES

Tube and rail users to benefit from Oyster weekly fares cap

Mayor and TfL call on ministers to help plug funding gap

Tube to get full mobile phone coverage from 2024

TfL says Direct Vision Standard is already making HGVs safer for London road users




POPULAR

City Hall to move to Docklands as Mayor seeks to raise £55m for frontline services

‘Concern’ over TfL’s ability to deliver major projects in wake of Crossrail cost overruns

City Hall halts London Overground ticket office closures but many will still see opening hours reduced

Transport for London confirms bus cuts will go ahead despite passenger opposition

Copyright © 2023 · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy