7 massive projects that could completely change the London Underground map

There's so much change coming (Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA)

The map of the London Underground is so ingrained in our head we don't even need to look at it anymore. However, it could soon look completely different, as there are a number of huge projects in the pipeline that would transform the entire London transport network. From updating to the Overground to the long-awaited Northern line extension we can expect to see not just new stations popping up but even brand new coloured lines. Here are 7 massive new projects that could completely transform the London Underground map.

The Sutton Link

The new Tramlink line aims to link Sutton town centre with the Northern line Tube at Colliers Wood - and connect Sutton to the existing tram network. It's a plan being eagerly pursued by the Mayor of London as part of his Transport Strategy 2018 and the New London Plan so despite its estimated cost of £425 million it's looking likely to go ahead soon. It's thought that work will begin in 2022 with hopes to get it completed by 2025.

Crossrail 2

Map showing the proposed route (Image: crossrail2)

We haven't quite got Crossrail yet, but Crossrail 2 is still in the works. The proposed line runs from Surrey to Hertfordshire via London Victoria and King's Cross St Pancras, with the aim to help ease overcrowding on current commuter trains into Central London. If permission is granted, construction is expected to start around 2023, with the new line opening from the early 2030s. We don't know what colour the line would be but Boris Johnson, when Mayor of London, called for the line to be called the "Churchill line".

Bakerloo line extensions

Both proposed extensions to the Bakerloo Line (Image: Mylondon news)

Looks like that brown line is going to be growing. This idea has been in the works since 1931 - we're not joking. The plan was to extend the line from its southern terminus at Elephant and Castle through Walworth to Camberwell. This plan was dropped as WWII hit. Over the decades the idea was constantly toyed with, and the latest consultation was opened by TfL in 2019. As it stands, the plan is to extend the line south to Lewisham via the Old Kent Road and New Cross Gate. There's also a second phase being considered, which would see the line extend beyond Lewisham to Hayes and Beckenham Junction. TfL has said that it wants the first part of the project to be completed by 2028/29.

Northern line extension

The extension adds in another two stops (Image: TfL)

The already overpacked Northern line is getting a nice little add on, that will allow commuters from Battersea, Vauxhall and Nine Elms to join at Kennington. The project involves building two new stations - Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station - and it set to be completed in autumn 2021.

Crossrail extension It's not even completed yet, but there are already plans to extend the Elizabeth line - all the way out into Kent! A plan recently discussed by the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) outlines this possible extension, that would see the line go from Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet along the North Kent Line. RELATED ARTICLES FROM MYLONDON •5 new London Underground lines that really need to be built

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New Overground station There are a number of changes coming to the Overground line in East London, including a new station called New Bermondsey, on Surrey Canal Road. New Bermondsey will be between Surrey Quays and Queen's Road Peckham on the Overground line, on the branch that runs between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction. Barking Riverside extension This extension will add 4.5km to the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line, and take it from Barking to a new station at Barking Riverside. The work is well underway, and services are expected to start in December 2021.

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