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Costain
London Travel News has published 10 stories involving Costain, from September 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
WorldSouth Kensington station step-free access works begin
Enabling works have commenced at South Kensington tube station as part of a significant upgrade to provide step-free access. The project, awarded to Costain, will introduce new lifts and repurpose a disused platform, with main construction scheduled for 2028.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Tube & Rail · West London
WSP to support West London Orbital rail route development
Transport for London has appointed WSP to provide technical and programme support for the proposed West London Orbital route. The 18.5km London Overground line aims to connect Hounslow and Hendon, with further public consultation underway.
West London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 
WorldTfL awards Costain contract to add step‑free access at South Kensington station
Transport for London announced in September 2026 that Costain will design and build a major upgrade of South Kensington Underground station. The scheme adds step‑free access to three lines, a dedicated eastbound platform and restores historic elements, with construction to follow later this decade.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Tube & Rail · London
Rohan O’Grady to lead HS2 London tunnels for SCS JV
Rohan O’Grady has been appointed managing director of the Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture (SCS JV). He will be responsible for the delivery of the London tunnels section of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 10 
WorldCostain to lead South Kensington Tube station upgrade
Transport for London intends to award Costain the contract to upgrade South Kensington Tube station. The project will introduce step-free access to all lines and the ticket hall, with a new entrance at 34 Thurloe Street. Completion is expected by 2031.
3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 40
WorldSouth Kensington Station to Get Step-Free Access by 2031
South Kensington tube station will achieve step-free access across all three lines by 2031. The upgrade includes a new entrance at 34 Thurloe Street and the reopening of a disused platform, with Costain appointed to design and build the improvements.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20- World
Gallows Corner reopening set for end of September
Gallows Corner is expected to fully reopen to traffic by the end of September, Transport for London has announced. New road markings and tarmac are now in place following extensive flyover replacement and water works.
3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 
WorldGallows Corner reopening end of September
Transport for London expects to reopen Gallows Corner at the end of September, following 15 months of closure for flyover replacement. Drone photos show resurfacing underway as the final stages of the project approach.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · All LondonTransport for London praised for outcome-focused rail strategy
Transport for London (TfL) is highlighted as an example of successful rail infrastructure delivery through strategic planning and long-term investment aligned with clear outcomes. This approach is crucial for unlocking economic prosperity and meeting environmental goals.
All London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
WorldGallows Corner to fully reopen by September 2026
Gallows Corner is set to fully reopen by the end of September 2026, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The completion of major water pipe works by Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW) has allowed TfL to begin final reinstatement and resurfacing.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35