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Time Out London
1 month ago
London

The Piccadilly line will close later this year

The Piccadilly line on the London Underground is undergoing a £2.9 billion renovation, including the introduction of air-conditioned trains.
Upgrades to the Piccadilly line include new trains with walk-through and driverless features, to be operational by 2025, and an increase in the number of trains by 2027. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Major London Underground line to close this year as TfL spend 2.9b on upgrades

The Piccadilly Line is set to close for major upgrades in 2024, with the introduction of new trains and increased service frequency by 2027.
Siemens Mobility is partnering in the design of the new trains for the Piccadilly Line, with significant investments in facilities and job creation. [ more ]
Time Out London
5 months ago
London

First look: inside the Piccadilly Line's new air-conditioned, walk-through trains

New trains on the Piccadilly Line will be introduced in 2025 with improved features such as air-conditioning and walk-through carriages.
The interiors of the new trains will have bright and airy designs, with big screens and a new style of moquette.
The Central Line's refurbished trains will be in service this month, and London Bridge could become a new London Overground station. [ more ]
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