TfL extends calm space trial at Ealing Broadway until October 2026
A second eight‑week trial will open at the London Transport Museum, with passenger feedback collected via an online survey.
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Transport for London has placed a temporary calm space inside the ticketed area of Ealing Broadway station. The installation will be kept in place until Friday 2 October 2026, according to TfL. The project is being delivered with design partner NOOK and autism research charity Autistica, as reported by ianVisits.
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TfL says the space is intended for neurodivergent travellers and anyone who finds a busy station overwhelming. Autistica’s research, which involved workshops and surveys with neurodivergent participants, indicated that a quiet retreat can increase confidence and reduce the likelihood of abandoning a journey.
Features of the Ealing Broadway installation
The shelter uses acoustic panels to lower ambient noise and includes nature‑inspired décor. Level access, fixed seating and room for mobility aids, buggies and assistance animals are built in. TfL notes that the design complies with accessibility standards and offers a low‑stimulus environment for short breaks.
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Everyone should be able to travel confidently and independently across London, and we know that busy environments can sometimes pose a barrier and be overwhelming, particularly for our neurodivergent customers.
Mark Evers, Customer Insight, Strategy and Experience at TfL
Covent Garden trial
A second calm space will be set up inside the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden for an eight‑week trial this autumn. TfL will compare usage patterns and passenger feedback with the Ealing Broadway site to assess how the concept works in a museum setting versus a transport hub.
How passengers can help
TfL is inviting anyone who uses the Ealing Broadway calm space to complete the Calm Space Trial Survey online. The questionnaire asks about ease of access, perceived noise reduction and overall usefulness. Responses will be collated and analysed alongside data from the Covent Garden trial.
Next steps for TfL
TfL says the findings from both sites will inform decisions on whether calm spaces become a regular feature across the network. The authority will publish a summary of results after the Covent Garden trial concludes, and will consider broader implementation if the evidence shows measurable benefit for passengers.
Questions this report answers
+When will the calm space at Ealing Broadway be removed?
TfL has said the temporary calm space will stay at Ealing Broadway until Friday 2 October 2026. After that date the shelter will be taken down unless the authority decides to keep it longer based on trial results.
+How long will the calm space operate at the London Transport Museum?
TfL plans an eight‑week trial at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden this autumn. The exact start and end dates have not been disclosed, but the duration is set for eight weeks.
+Who is running the calm space trials?
The trials are a partnership between Transport for London, design firm NOOK and autism research charity Autistica. Mark Evers, who leads Customer Insight, Strategy and Experience at TfL, is the public face of the project.
+How can I give feedback on the calm space?
Passengers who use the Ealing Broadway calm space can complete the Calm Space Trial Survey online. TfL will also collect feedback from the Covent Garden trial, and the combined data will shape future decisions on calm spaces.
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