One of Britain's busiest train stations in south London is getting a huge transformation

"As a result of its busyness, Clapham Junction can get pretty overcrowded - but those hectic crowds could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to plans from Wandsworth Council. The council has revealed refurbishments at the station that are aimed at tackling commuter traffic and improving passenger connections. Working with Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail and the Greater London Authority (GLA) and others, council authorities have shortlisted three options to combat congestion."

"While all three suggestions include new station entrances on either side, two of these possibilities include a new overbridge to link passengers across the railway from the eastern or western end of the station (replacing the current overbridge). The third possibility suggests a subway running under the railway from the eastern end of the station. The refurbishments couldn't come at a better time."

"The refurbishments couldn't come at a better time. Thousands of new homes, shops and infrastructure are currently in the works in the area around Clapham Junction, all arriving in the next decade. Now the next phase is in action. The council is exploring how these three ideas will impact the surrounding area, and the project is set to progress to its next stage in autumn 2026."

Clapham Junction handles around 2,000 daily trains, ranking it among the busiest stations in Europe by service count. Overcrowding frequently affects passenger movement. Wandsworth Council, working with Transport for London, Network Rail and the Greater London Authority, has shortlisted three refurbishment options to tackle commuter congestion. All options include new station entrances on both sides; two propose a replacement overbridge linking the eastern or western ends, while the third proposes a subway under the railway from the eastern end. Thousands of new homes, shops and infrastructure are planned nearby over the next decade. The council will assess local impacts and aims to move to the next project stage in autumn 2026.

Read at Time Out London