Ahead of the stations opening to customers next week, the final preparations are underway at Bond Street.

The new station aims to improve travel across London as well as the South East, through providing an additional link to one of the busiest shopping districts.

The station will have two new entrances, one at Davies Street near Oxford Street and the second and Hanover Square near Regent Street. The station will be open in preparation for the busy winter season and Black Friday, where the area can be at its busiest.

Trial operations are still in its final week, with practice evacuations, thorough testing of fire control systems and alarms and security checks.

Signage and wayfinding is also being revealed to customers and the last deep clean will take place.

The station is step free with two lifts to get to street level, helping to increase accessibility aims set by Transport for London.

The station allows for numbers to double for Bond Street, which will boost the local area and ease congestion.

Customers can plan their journeys on the Elizabeth line using the TfL Go app and Journey Planner.

The Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, said: “It is exciting that in less than a week’s time the Bond Street Elizabeth line station will open. The Elizabeth line is helping to build a better London – one which is safer, fairer, greener, and more prosperous city for all Londoners.

“This spacious and step-free station will provide a new link to one of the busiest shopping districts in Europe ahead of the festive period, helping to draw more people back into the centre of the city and encouraging them to make the most of the capital – supporting shops, restaurants, and theatres in the West End. I want to thank all the team at Bond Street for their hard work to get the station ready to open its doors on Monday, and I can’t wait for Londoners and visitors to our city to experience it for themselves.”

Kim Kapur, Crossrail Delivery Director, said: “In just under a week, we will be opening a beautiful and spacious new addition to London’s transport network. Bond Street Elizabeth line station is a truly spectacular result of a commendable collaborative effort by everyone involved.

“The station staff are currently working on the important final steps ahead of opening, and are excited to see customers take advantage of this new link to the area just in time for the busy peak shopping months at the end of the year.”

Dee Corsi, Interim Chief Executive of New West End Company, said: “The Elizabeth Line is a welcome boost to the West End’s economic recovery and is a key driver in returning us to our historic £10 billion annual turnover. With direct access from Heathrow and key destinations, we hope the opening of Bond Street station will act as further encouragement for Londoners and international visitors alike to come and spend time in the district.”

Paul Marsden, Branch Manager at John Lewis Oxford Street, said: “With Christmas just around the corner and our Christmas shop in full swing, the timing couldn’t be better. The Elizabeth line station at Bond Street will allow even more people to visit one of the UK’s best shopping districts, especially during the festive season.

“We’re really excited to welcome more shoppers to our Oxford Street store, so they can enjoy the magic of Christmas at John Lewis. From visiting Santa’s Grotto to buying your Secret Santa present, we really do have something for everyone.”