New Tube, DLR and Overground stations planned for London
Transport for London is progressing plans for significant network expansions including the Bakerloo line extension and a new West London Orbital route.
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Transport for London (TfL) is advancing several proposals that could significantly alter the capital's transport network, introducing new stations and routes for the Tube, DLR, and Overground services. These developments aim to unlock growth in various parts of London and improve connectivity.
Bakerloo Line Extension
TfL plans West London Orbital route and DLR extension
Transport for London is consulting on a new Overground line and has costed a DLR link to Thamesmead.
Under current proposals, the Bakerloo line may be extended to Lewisham. This expansion would include new stations at Burgess Park, Old Kent Road, and New Cross Gate. TfL is planning to replace the line's older trains with modern stock, which would increase service frequency to 27 trains per hour. A further extension beyond Lewisham, through Catford, Sydenham, Beckenham, and Hayes, is also being considered. TfL has scheduled a public consultation for this extension between December 2026 and February 2027. If approved, construction for the initial phase to Lewisham is expected to begin in the 2030s, with completion anticipated by 2040.
DLR Extension to Thamesmead
Plans are also underway for a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension that would add two new stations at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead. This project, which requires a new tunnel under the River Thames, is estimated to cost approximately £1.6 billion. TfL suggests this extension could support up to 25,000 homes and 10,000 jobs. Construction could commence in 2029, with the extension opening in the early 2030s. Separately, a new DLR station at Thames Wharf, between Canning Town and Pontoon Dock, is proposed to serve the Thameside West development. TfL completed feasibility studies for this station in 2026 and it has now entered the concept design phase.
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New stations at Neasden and Harlesden proposed as part of scheme to use freight lines for passenger services.
West London Orbital Route
A potential 18.5km West London Orbital route is being consulted on by TfL. This new London Overground line would connect Hendon and Hounslow, aiming to improve access to key transport hubs and support new housing and employment. The proposal includes up to six trains per hour and four new stations at Neasden, Harlesden, Old Oak Common Lane, and Lionel Road. TfL estimates the scheme could reduce car journeys by around 650,000 annually and contribute up to £1.3 billion in economic benefits, while supporting approximately 25,000 homes and 11,500 jobs. A funding package of £6.65 million has been agreed for design and consultation work. A decision on seeking parliamentary powers to build the line is expected in 2027. Construction could start in the early 2030s, with services potentially beginning around 2035, subject to approvals and funding.
Next Steps
Residents can expect a public consultation on the Bakerloo line extension from December 2026 to February 2027. For the West London Orbital, a decision on seeking powers to build is anticipated in 2027. The DLR extension to Thamesmead could see construction begin in 2029.
Questions this report answers
+What are the proposed new stations for the Bakerloo line extension?
The Bakerloo line extension could include new stations at Burgess Park, Old Kent Road, and New Cross Gate. A further extension beyond Lewisham is also being considered.
+How much will the DLR extension to Thamesmead cost?
The proposed DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead is estimated to cost around £1.6 billion. This project includes a new tunnel under the River Thames.
+When will the public consultation for the Bakerloo line extension take place?
Transport for London is scheduling a public consultation for the Bakerloo line extension to run from December 2026 to February 2027.
+What is the proposed route for the West London Orbital?
The West London Orbital is proposed to run between Hendon and Hounslow. It would feature four new stations: Neasden, Harlesden, Old Oak Common Lane, and Lionel Road.
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