The Bakerloo line extension to Lewisham could get official funding in 2025
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from Time Out London2 months ago
'There are increasingly fewer people who know how to fix them. Unfortunately, the number of people we are relying upon to fix these trains, as and when they fall out of service, is reducing,' Dance said. 'We cannot go on in a situation running the oldest trains in western Europe on our network. We have to upgrade it.'
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Alex Williams emphasized that 'the line needed to be a coalition of the private and public sector' in order for the extension to happen, highlighting the collaborative effort that is necessary for progress.
Time Out Londonhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/the-bakerloo-line-extension-to-lewisham-could-get-official-funding-in-2025-112924
TfL plans to request specific funding from the government ahead of the Chancellor's comprehensive spending review expected in spring 2025, signifying a crucial financial step for the Bakerloo line extension.
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Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance expressed optimism about the extension, saying the 'planets are aligning' for the Bakerloo line to reach Lewisham and beyond.
Time Out Londonhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/the-bakerloo-line-extension-to-lewisham-could-get-official-funding-in-2025-112924
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