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press launch with Mayor of London today:
press launch with Mayor of London today:
We’ve unveiled our first overhauled Central line train
We’ve reached a pivotal moment in the £500 million Central Line Improvement Programme (CLIP) as the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan took a journey on the first overhauled train.
Colleagues from across our organisation have worked hard to reach this point in the programme – the most significant overhaul project undertaken in the history of the Tube.
The work will refresh the ageing fleet and ensure that the trains will continue to operate and extend their working life. The upgrades promise to redefine the customer experience with safer, more reliable and accessible journeys for the approximately 4.5 million weekly passengers.
The train, based at Hainault depot as it finishes live testing on the railway, features more reliable motors, better accessibility, improved customer information and a new moquette. Each car is also fitted with two CCTV cameras, the first time CCTV has been installed on the Central line.
Speaking on the first journey taken on Friday 15 December, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said:
“The safety of Londoners is my top priority and I want everyone to feel safe, and be safe, when travelling around London at all times. These overhauled trains will improve safety, accessibility and reliability for Londoners – supporting my aim to continue building a safer, greener London for everyone.”
A transformative and innovative project for our teams
Over 125 colleagues at Acton, supported by apprentices, collaborated with more than 30 manufacturers nationwide to bring this ambitious project to fruition.
The intricate project involves an entire overhaul of the trains, including stripping them down to frames, installing of new wheelchair spaces, new in-saloon visual information display, driving systems, revamped wiring, lighting, improved doors, and new seats.
“Introducing multiple new systems from numerous different suppliers in a manner that seamlessly integrates with the 30-year-old Central line trains is a massive achievement for our organisation and everyone involved” said CLIP Programme Engineer.
“Our teams have overcome complex technical challenges associated with collaboratively designing, implementing and testing the overhauled train.”
The programme has involved colleagues across our whole organisation as well as various partner organisations and suppliers.
“This achievement marks years of hard work, collaboration and professionalism of multiple teams across the business and our supply chain” added Head of London Underground Capital Infrastructure Rolling Stock.
“A huge thank you to all involved. I think you’ll see a big difference when travelling on the Central line!”
The upgrades include:
New CCTV system
Adding wheelchair bays
New seating (including moquette)
New computer system
New LED lighting
New visual displays for passenger information
New RVAR compliant flooring
New AC traction motors
Door overhaul
Programme lift maintenance activities
What’s next
As the testing phase concludes on the inaugural train, production is set to escalate, with one train returning to service per month.
Over the next four years, customers will witness the comprehensive transformation of the Central line, strategically removing five trains from service at a time to optimise efficiency.
We’ve reached a pivotal moment in the £500 million Central Line Improvement Programme (CLIP) as the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan took a journey on the first overhauled train.
Colleagues from across our organisation have worked hard to reach this point in the programme – the most significant overhaul project undertaken in the history of the Tube.
The work will refresh the ageing fleet and ensure that the trains will continue to operate and extend their working life. The upgrades promise to redefine the customer experience with safer, more reliable and accessible journeys for the approximately 4.5 million weekly passengers.
The train, based at Hainault depot as it finishes live testing on the railway, features more reliable motors, better accessibility, improved customer information and a new moquette. Each car is also fitted with two CCTV cameras, the first time CCTV has been installed on the Central line.
Speaking on the first journey taken on Friday 15 December, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said:
“The safety of Londoners is my top priority and I want everyone to feel safe, and be safe, when travelling around London at all times. These overhauled trains will improve safety, accessibility and reliability for Londoners – supporting my aim to continue building a safer, greener London for everyone.”
A transformative and innovative project for our teams
Over 125 colleagues at Acton, supported by apprentices, collaborated with more than 30 manufacturers nationwide to bring this ambitious project to fruition.
The intricate project involves an entire overhaul of the trains, including stripping them down to frames, installing of new wheelchair spaces, new in-saloon visual information display, driving systems, revamped wiring, lighting, improved doors, and new seats.
“Introducing multiple new systems from numerous different suppliers in a manner that seamlessly integrates with the 30-year-old Central line trains is a massive achievement for our organisation and everyone involved” said CLIP Programme Engineer.
“Our teams have overcome complex technical challenges associated with collaboratively designing, implementing and testing the overhauled train.”
The programme has involved colleagues across our whole organisation as well as various partner organisations and suppliers.
“This achievement marks years of hard work, collaboration and professionalism of multiple teams across the business and our supply chain” added Head of London Underground Capital Infrastructure Rolling Stock.
“A huge thank you to all involved. I think you’ll see a big difference when travelling on the Central line!”
The upgrades include:
New CCTV system
Adding wheelchair bays
New seating (including moquette)
New computer system
New LED lighting
New visual displays for passenger information
New RVAR compliant flooring
New AC traction motors
Door overhaul
Programme lift maintenance activities
What’s next
As the testing phase concludes on the inaugural train, production is set to escalate, with one train returning to service per month.
Over the next four years, customers will witness the comprehensive transformation of the Central line, strategically removing five trains from service at a time to optimise efficiency.