London Underground (LU) has named the 20 contractors that will deliver £330 million-worth of station improvements on the network over the next seven years.
Everything from the floors, walls, ceilings, CCTV systems and electrical systems are to be renovated as part of the Tube’s Station Stabilisation programme.
Work will be carried out at 70 stations over the next seven years, including Embankment, Paddington, Earls Court, South Kensington and Charing Cross.
LU’s programme director for stations, Miles Ashley, said: “This programme of work will see 70 stations brought up to a modern standard, which will not only mean better, brighter customer journeys, but will also mean less closures for remedial work that can cause disruption.
The appointed contractors and designers are:
Appointed contractors: Wingate, Delatim, Giffin Group, Atkins, Fourway, Magnolia, Emerald, Close Brothers, Livis, DMC, Excel, K&M McLoughlin, JNG, HA Marks, AGS, Community Clean, UKDN Waterflow, Lanes Group, Hillmore Fire Protection, Young & Young Security, TRAD Scaffolding, Millcroft
Appointed designers: Atkins, Jacobs, Capita
Amazing. About time to improve and revamp London Underground tube stations for London.
Sadly this might mean removing those tile designs that give the London underground it’s enduring character.
Sorry but all Embankment, Charing Cross and Paddington need are good deep cleans, the decor at each station is unique and eye catching, unlike the bland and boring plate white public toilet tiles that are appearing everywhere.
I used the Northern line at Tottenham Court Road last week and so much for the very jazzy mosaics being reinstated, just loads of more toilet tiles and no individuality