Transport for London has announced that it has responded to some issues raised in last years proposal consultation on the extension of the Bakerloo line beyond Elephant & Castle.
TfL received more than 4,800 responses to the consultation, held in Spring 2017, with many showing support for the scheme.
The consultation asked for feedback on proposals for stations at Elephant & Castle, New Cross Gate, Lewisham and two entirely new stations along the Old Kent Road.
At least 25,000 new homes and 5,000 new jobs could be supported as a result of the extension.
Transport for London has made decisions on the proposals, these include:
Elephant & Castle
Plans are being made that would see the Bakerloo line station and ticket hall move and integrate with a new Northern line ticket hall, making it easier to interchange with both Northern line trains and Thameslink train services.
Journey times between Lambeth North and the proposed station on the Old Kent Road could be quicker based on the current plans due to a shorter tunnel via the new Elephant and Castle station.
Bricklayers Arms Roundabout
Transport for London has made some changes to the plans. These have meant that there should no longer be a ventilation shaft between Elephant & Castle and the Old Kent Road stations due to the shorter tunnel alignment.
While a new station was considered, it will not be progressed. A number of factors played a part in this decision including its closeness to the existing Elephant and Castle and Borough Tube Stations and location Transport for London is focusing on for the new ‘station 1’ on the Old Kent Road.
Old Kent Road stations
Plans for the station 1 are being developed here, focusing on the site near to the junction with Dunton Road and Humphrey Street. Plans for Station 2 are being developed at the site of the former Toys R Us store.
New Cross Gate Station
The site for the new station at New Cross Gate is still being evaluated. This includes looking at the way the station construction can be delivered effectively without impact on the locals, such as the access to the supermarket.
Lewisham station
Designs for a new layout are being developed to ensure it will provide a quick and simple interchange for passengers between the Bakerloo line, Docklands Light Railway and National Rail services.
What did the officials say?
Heidi Alexander, Deputy Mayor for Transport, said:
`I’m delighted that plans for the Bakerloo line extension are continuing to progress. New Tube stations providing a direct route for commuters into the heart of central London and the joining up of key transport links across south London will reduce journey times and ease congestion, making a huge difference to the lives of thousands of south Londoners.
`The extension will also provide a substantial boost to the local economy, helping support up to 5,000 new jobs and 25,000 new homes.’
Alex Williams, Transport for London’s Director of City Planning, said:
 `The Bakerloo line extension is vital to support the growth of south east London as well as improving connectivity and reducing journey times for tens of thousands of people. We have taken on board the views of almost 5,000 people and will now refine the proposals and carry out a further public consultation next year. This will help us shape our plans for the first phase of the extension to Lewisham which is planned to be completed by 2029.’
Councillor Brenda Dacres, Lewisham Council’s Cabinet Member for Parks, Neighbourhoods & Transport (Job Share), said:
`The impact of the Bakerloo line extension cannot be underestimated – it will boost the economy in Lewisham and south east London, provide the opportunity to build desperately-needed new homes and improve transport links into central London. Almost 5,000 Londoners have given their views and this clearly reflects the importance with which they regard these plans. I would urge even more to engage and take part in the further consultation planned for next year.’
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Responses
The Bakerloo Line extension to Hayes Kent is a better idea which would mean that Southeastern will lose its Hayes service and to allow the Bakerloo Line to extend to Hayes. With the possibility of extending to Grove Park and Bromley North taking over the Southeastern Bromley North branch line.