Sadiq's big Budget win for Bakerloo line extension and new Stratford trains

Budget paves way for Sadiq Khan’s Tube line extension

Mayors and regional leaders in England will be given more money and power to invest in projects in their areas

Sadiq's big Budget win for Bakerloo line extension and new Stratford trains

The Government also backed the Mayor of London's proposal to upgrade Stratford International station that will allow trains to and from France to stop there.

London's Bakerloo Tube line is finally getting an extension

Sadiq Khan has long wanted to extend the Bakerloo line beyond Elephant and Castle to Lewisham, creating greater transport links south of the river - which is famously less well-served by the capital's trains.

Budget 2026: Sadiq Khan given sweeping new tax powers for London transport revolution

‘Radical’ fiscal devolution to make Lord Khan one of Europe’s most powerful mayors

London to get Bakerloo Line extension in devolution push

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will be handed powers to deliver the Bakerloo Line extension and a huge upgrade to Euston station as part of the government’s push for devolution, City AM can reveal.  Under new plans to allow mayors to retain income tax receipts generated locally and exploit finance schemes to fund infrastructure, Khan [...]

Bakerloo line extension gets Budget boost from local tax powers

London could gain more control over funding transport upgrades, with the proposed Lewisham extension among the projects that stand to benefit.Read more ›