Urgent calls for action on Bakerloo Line extension for 'excluded' south east London
Briefly

The Back the Bakerloo campaign is advocating for the upgrade and extension of the Bakerloo Line as part of London's 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy. With the existing train fleet outdated and at risk of full withdrawal, Transport for London aims to modernize the service. The proposed project promises significant economic benefits, including an injection of £1.5 billion into the UK economy and the creation of over 150,000 jobs. The first phase appends the line via Old Kent Road, expanding service reliability and accessibility, while the second phase will extend to Hayes and Beckenham Junction, integrating additional stations into the Tube network.
The time has come for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension—a shovel-ready project that would unlock thousands of new homes along the line and bring a national economic growth boost of 1.5 billion, creating thousands of jobs across the UK supply chain.
TfL is seeking to upgrade the line with new rolling stock, which would enable the line to run 27 trains per hour rather than the current 20, as well as making the service more comfortable and reliable for passengers.
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