A £24 million contract has been awarded for upgrading the London Underground's Piccadilly line's power supply to accommodate new '24 Tube Stock' trains. This upgrade aims to enhance service frequency to 27 trains per hour and improve the resilience of the Northern line. UK Power Networks will handle various upgrades including substation modifications in Neasden, Acton Town, and Ravenscourt Park, with a completion target set for 2027. This follows their earlier £40 million contract for the Piccadilly line in 2022, contributing to broader infrastructure improvements across multiple lines.
The £24 million contract to upgrade the Piccadilly line's power supply is crucial for introducing new trains and increasing service capacity to 27 trains per hour.
UK Power Networks will implement various upgrades, including substation and high-voltage equipment enhancements, across multiple locations to improve the Piccadilly line's infrastructure.
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