UK Progress Atlas

Transport · Railway / metro

South Kensington Station Upgrade

Transport for London is preparing a capacity and accessibility upgrade of South Kensington Underground station. On 22 September it announced its intention to award the design and build contract to Costain; the contract and construction start were still ahead.[1][2]

Current position

TfL confirmed its intention to award Costain the design and build contract; minor enabling works are planned before the end of 2026.

Benefits

  • The scheme is designed to provide step-free access to the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines, a new eastbound Circle and District line platform, a revised ticket hall and an accessible Thurloe Street entrance.

Latest developments

Sources
  1. tfl.gov.uk ↗
  2. costain.com ↗