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A £1.5bn annual boost to the UK economy

Supporting 107,000 new homes in London

150,000 new jobs supported across the UK

20,800 car journeys off the road daily

The Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension is the next big opportunity for the capital.

Included in the London Growth Plan and London Infrastructure Framework published by the Mayor of London and London Councils, we are doing everything we can here in London to keep pushing the project forward.

To set the signals to green, we need your help to make this project a reality.

Sign the pledge today to call on the UK Government to secure the funding for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension to deliver a boost to UK growth, enhance connectivity, and support 1000s more jobs and homes, transforming the lives of Londoners.

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How will the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension benefit you?

The Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension will transform the lives of residents and businesses in London and across the UK by supporting 1000s of new jobs and homes, injecting £1.5bn per annum to the national economy, and enhancing transport connectivity. Find out more about how at the link below.
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Are you a local business? Show your support for Business for Bakerloo now!

Are you a local business? Our sister campaign, Business for Bakerloo, are working to show government the scale of business investment the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension will bring. Find out more about how to support their campaign at the link below.
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Our Supporters

The Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension has backing across London and the UK including the Mayor of London and councils along the existing and proposed sections of the line. The latest TfL consultation also saw 89% of respondents support the project. See the breadth of our backers at the link below.
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At risk of complete service withdrawal, the upgrade of the Bakerloo Line is urgent.

The project will increase the number of public transport trips by 150,000 per day.

The upgrade will increase train frequency to every 2 mins and reduce current delays.

The extension will connect England's most deprived communities to new jobs and homes.

Brand new Bakerloop bus launched on Old Kent Road on 27 September

27.09.2025

TfL’s new Bakerloop BL1 express bus launches a faster, greener link from Waterloo to Lewisham, funded by £5 million from Southwark Council. The fully electric service mirrors the proposed Bakerloo Line Extension, boosting connectivity, cutting journey times, and paving the way for new homes, jobs, and economic growth across South London.

Elephant & Castle Tube station transformation reaches major milestone and helps pave the way for Bakerloo extension

16.06.2025

Elephant & Castle Tube Station’s new underground entrance and ticket hall have been completed and handed to TfL, marking a major step in the £4 billion regeneration of the area. Backed by £70.5 million from Southwark Council, the step-free station will connect to The Elephant development and future-proof the Bakerloo Line Extension to Lewisham, boosting transport links, local growth, and accessibility across south London.

New independent research shows overwhelming London-wide support for Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension

28.05.2025

New findings show the vast majority of Londoners living and working along TfL’s proposed Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension route (from Harrow to Bromley) are in support of the project. See the full results here.

Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension could unlock growth from London to Yorkshire

02.04.2025

Councillors from Southwark, Lewisham, and Brent visited the Siemens Mobility UK train factory in Goole, Yorkshire to see first hand the impact investing in the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension will have on the construction supply chain nation-wide.

Urgent call to set the signals to green on the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension

20.03.2025

Councils, businesses and partners call for government commitment for growth-unlocking infrastructure project, ahead of the upcoming Spending Review and 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy.

London leaders unveil Growth Plan to turbocharge London’s economy

27.02.2025

London leaders unveil Growth Plan, that includes investment in the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension project, to add more than £100bn to London’s economy.

Investing in London’s public transport network supports growth and opportunities across the UK

06.02.2025

New independent report shows that investing in the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension will support growth across the UK.

Bakerloop bus consultation launches, outlining vision for Bakerloo Line Extension route

31.01.2025

Transport for London launched the consultation for the proposed new Bakerloop bus service.

Next step in the transformation of the Elephant & Castle town centre

28.01.2025

The transformation of Elephant and Castle takes a vital step forward with the creation of a key east-west pedestrian link.

New funding from Southwark Council CIL for Bakerloo Line upgrade & extension

14.01.2025

Southwark Council has agreed almost £4million from community infrastructure levy (CIL) to fund vital work for the Bakerloo Line extension.

Strong case made for Bakerloo upgrade and extension at real estate forum

03.10.2024

Southwark, Lewisham and Brent councils, along with Central London Forward presented a compelling case for the project as part of London Real Estate Forum.

Southwark Council sets out action plan for housing and infrastructure

17.07.2024

The Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development announced new infrastructure measures, including reaffirming plans for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade & Extension.

Map of the proposed extension of the Bakerloo Line

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