Brent Council seeks impetus for Bakerloo Line modernisation

Labour councillors in London are urging the government to approve the £10 billion modernisation of the Bakerloo Line and its extension south.

Renewed calls were made at the end of August by Brent Council, with council leader Muhammed Butt saying it is now ten years since a consultation about the possible new southern route from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham via New Cross Gate (now estimated to cost around £10 billion), and another phase to Hayes (£2bn).

Transport for London has already warned that the Bakerloo will be unfit for use after 2029 if new rolling stock is not in service.