TfL and Siemens Mobility unveil detailed design of new Piccadilly line trains

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• Ninety-four new trains will replace the 1970s-built #piccadilly line fleet 
• New trains will be state-of-the-art, with more space, air conditioning, walk-through carriages and improved accessibility 
• Vital investment will support both #london and the wider UK economy – helping to create jobs around the country 

Transport for #london (TfL) and #siemens #mobility have today unveiled the detailed #design of the new generation Tube trains for the #piccadilly line, which will soon be in production to replace the existing 1970s fleet.

The trains currently running on the line have become increasingly unreliable and expensive to maintain and will be 50 years old by the time they are replaced. Despite the devastating impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on its finances, #tfl is continuing to replace these assets, meaning that from 2025, new spacious ‘Inspiro London’ trains will serve customers on the #piccadilly line, future-proofed to ensure they are suitable for many years to come.

As the new trains are introduced to the #piccadilly line, the current fleet will be gradually withdrawn from passenger service and the frequency of trains in peak hours will rise from 24 to 27 trains per hour from mid-2027. This is a train every 135 seconds at the busiest times and represents a 23 per cent increase in peak service capacity. 

The state-of-the-art Tube trains will significantly improve the experience of millions of customers, with wider doors and longer, walk-through, air-conditioned carriages for more comfortable journeys. The new trains optimise space to boast 10 per cent more capacity, as well as being significantly lighter than existing designs, meaning energy efficiency is increased and damage to tracks is reduced.

This is achieved by using an innovative articulated #design, meaning fewer bogies (the structures containing the wheels, motors and suspension to support and power the train) are required per full-length train. This provides the additional benefit of a smoother ride. 

Further information in the press release to download