A coalition of councils and businesses is advocating for the Bakerloo line extension to be included in the upcoming UK Infrastructure Strategy. The current fleet of Bakerloo line trains, over 50 years old, requires special permissions to operate due to regulatory issues. The replacement trains can only function in the current tunnels after significant upgrades. Recent delays have significantly increased the projected cost of the extension, prompting calls for immediate government action to secure funding and improve public transport in South London.
Transport for London's Commissioner, Andy Lord, emphasized the importance of a long-term funding deal from the UK government to address the pressing issues of the aging Bakerloo line trains and the overall rail network.
The cost of the Bakerloo line extension has escalated significantly due to delays, now estimated between £5-8 billion, compared to an initial projection of £2-3 billion.
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