Piccadilly line disruption: London Underground closures have been extended until October

The Piccadilly line will experience closures nearly every other weekend due to significant upgrades in preparation for 94 new trains expected by late 2023. This major undertaking, costing £2.9bn, involves installing modern amenities like air conditioning, wider doorways, and updated digital displays. While disruptions will affect important stations including King's Cross and Heathrow, the upgrades are aimed at increasing the service capacity from 24 to 27 trains per hour, improving overall transportation efficiency for passengers along this critical route.

The Piccadilly line will see closures nearly every weekend as it undergoes necessary updates for new trains, impacting major stations for the next six months.

The disruption on the Piccadilly line is part of a £2.9bn investment to install new trains featuring air-conditioning and enhanced amenities.

Read at Time Out London