In a bid to make its staff members more identifiable among the many passengers who use Transport for London services, TfL is updating the uniforms worn by thousands of its staff members.

The new light blue and navy colour scheme will replace the current darker all-navy shirts, jumpers and jackets currently worn by most TfL public-facing staff.

Several staff members took part in surveys and trials of the uniform before a final decision was agreed upon.

This makes the uniform inclusive for staff members while ensuring that they can move about and perform their duties while remaining comfortable in their uniforms.

Additional essentials are also available to members of TfL staff should they need them. These include hearing loops, ties, woolly hats, scarves, and belts, for those who are vegan, leather alternatives for shoes and belts are also available.

The new uniforms include a bigger roundel on the front of shirts and jumpers. This was a recommendation from passengers who are visually impaired so that they can recognise staff members easily.

Cooneen will be supplying all of the uniforms to TfL staff, including shirts, cardigans, trousers, skirts, overcoats, etc, while the light blue fleecington jackets are made from 51% recycled materials.

The transition period is expected to take a full year, by the end of 2025 TfL staff will all be wearing the new uniforms, while the old ones will be sent off for recycling, with a select few saved for individual staff prosperity or display in transport museums.

“This new uniform brings all our TfL teams together, showing we are united in our work to help the millions of people who travel on our services to get across the city as quickly and smoothly as possible. The new look will make it easier for those looking for assistance to find staff at our stations, while still continuing to have the professional look we expect.

Introducing further diversity improvements through the uniforms, as well as ensuring they are designed to help staff at all phases of their life, is another way we are continuing to ensure our teams represent the city we serve while respecting TfL’s renowned heritage.” 

Claire Mann, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer

TfL are not the only company rebranding its staff appearance in 2025, earlier this year Eurostar announced that its unforms will also be rebranded.