Transport for London has appointed Dragados UK for the design and construction of new passenger tunnels at Elephant and Castle underground station.
The project involves the excavation of around 135m of tunnels intended for passenger use that will link the new station box to the existing platforms and overbridge.
The works are due to be completed in 2027.
The contract is the first stage of a major upgrade of Elephant and Castle tube station and ticket hall funded by the Greater London Authority, the London Borough of Southwark and contributions from local developers.
The upgrade will equip the station with step-free access. The southern end of the Northern line is the longest stretch of the Tube network without step-free stations. Only Morden is step-free from street to train.
TfL said the upgraded station will create more than 10,000 new jobs and 5,000 new homes, with at least 1,650 affordable.
Bakerloo Line Extension
The new ticket hall design will accommodate the proposed Bakerloo line extension, which is currently securing long-term capital funding.
The plans include replacing the existing 50-year-old 36-train Bakerloo line fleet. It is the oldest operating daily passenger service anywhere in the UK.
Stuart Harvey, TfL’s chief capital officer, said: “Work is progressing well on the major upgrade of Elephant & Castle tube station, with the appointment of a tunnelling contractor a significant step forward in delivering an expanded station fit to serve this growing community for many decades to come.
“When complete, the new entrance and ticket hall will provide step-free access from street to platform level on the Northern line and increase station capacity by over 30%.
“Further in the future, and subject to TfL securing the necessary funding, the plan is for this new entrance to also serve Bakerloo line customers as part of the planned Bakerloo line extension.”
