Transport for London reveal huge plans for 2025

Here is a list of some of the biggest plans this year for London Transport.

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00:00This year Transport for London is rolling out a range of exciting updates

00:05across the city's transport network. From new infrastructure projects to service

00:10enhancements, TfL is aiming to make travel easier, faster and more

00:15sustainable. These changes are designed to improve everything from bus routes to

00:19tube lines, ensuring a more efficient experience for Londoners and visitors as

00:24well. One key project is the upgrade of the Elephant and Castle tube station

00:29designed to support the regeneration of the area, which will bring in over 10,000

00:33new homes and 5,000 jobs. Initial works are underway with tunnelling set to

00:39start in 2025. The project will increase station capacity by over 30%, creating

00:45more space for passengers and services. A new entrance will also be built at the

00:50heart of Elephant and Castle town centre, with escalators and lifts offering

00:55step-free access to the Northern Line platform. Work is also continuing on HS2,

01:00connecting London with the Midlands by 2033. TfL is working closely with HS2

01:06Limited to support new infrastructure in London. HS2 services will terminate at an

01:13expanded Euston station and a new station at Old Oak Common for easy

01:17connections to the Elizabeth Line, Great Western Main Line and local buses. And

01:22the Piccadilly Line is undergoing a £2.9 billion investment programme to

01:27improve reliability and capacity. New trains which will begin service in 2025

01:32will replace trains from 1975. The new fleet includes air conditioning, wider

01:38doorways, improved step-free access and on-train CCZV for added security. The new

01:44trains will also increase the number of services through central London, with up

01:48to 27 trains per hour during peak times. Now with more updates sure to come

01:55throughout the year, stay tuned for all the latest travel news from across London.