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WorldBurnt Oak station to close for step-free access upgrade
Burnt Oak tube station will close for two weeks from October 26th to November 8th, 2026, to allow for the installation of a new lift and footbridge. Northern line trains will not stop at the station during this period.
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Surrey Quays and Northolt stations gain step-free access
Two London Underground stations, Surrey Quays and Northolt, now offer step-free access following significant upgrades. The improvements aim to enhance journeys for passengers with mobility needs, parents with pushchairs, and travellers with luggage.
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Tube & Rail · LondonKing's Cross St Pancras gains new step-free Tube entrance
A new step-free entrance has opened at King’s Cross St Pancras Underground station, providing direct access from the south side of Euston Road. The entrance is part of the Belgrove House development and was fully funded by developer Precis Advisory.
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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.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonNortholt Tube Station Gains Step-Free Access
Northolt tube station in West London now offers step-free access following the installation of a new lift and walkway. The project, which began before the pandemic, faced delays and resumed in February 2025. This upgrade enhances accessibility for many residents.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonHither Green Station lifts and footbridge to open March 2027
Hither Green Station's multi-million pound redevelopment, part of Network Rail's Access for All programme, is progressing with new lifts, entrances, and a footbridge set to open in March 2027. The project aims to provide full step-free access to all six platforms.
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WorldSurrey Quays station opens new step-free entrance
Surrey Quays station has opened a new step-free entrance, providing accessible journeys for passengers for the first time. The facility, part-funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, is expected to serve 60 per cent of station users and improve service frequency.
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WorldLeyton Station Footbridge Craned Into Place Over Bank Holiday Weekend
A new steel footbridge has been installed at Leyton Underground station during an overnight operation over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The installation required a closure of the A12 and a railway possession. The new bridge is part of a wider upgrade to make the station step-free.
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WorldLeyton Tube Station Footbridge Installed as Step-Free Upgrade Continues
A new footbridge has been installed at Leyton tube station as part of a significant step-free upgrade. The work, which includes a larger ticket hall and new lifts, is expected to finish in spring 2027.
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Elephant & Castle Northern Line entrance closed until late September
Transport for London has confirmed the Northern Line entrance at Elephant & Castle station will remain closed until late September due to water ingress damaging lifts. The closure affects commuters using the station, with no alternative entrance currently available for step-free access.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonElephant & Castle Northern line entrance closes until late September
Elephant & Castle station’s Northern line entrance will close until late September due to water ingress affecting lifts. Southbound passengers must use the Bakerloo line entrance, with step-free access to the southbound platform unavailable during repairs.
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