UK Power Networks Services will support the rollout of new trains on London Underground’s Piccadilly line with the signing of a new £ 24 million contract to upgrade the high-voltage power network.
This contract is the second ‘batch’ awarded that, when completed, will provide the infrastructure to support the introduction of the new ‘24 Tube Stock’ (24TS) and increase the peak Piccadilly line service to 27 trains per hour. The works will also provide upgrades to support the resilience of the Northern line.
The work involves substation upgrades at multiple locations, as well as upgrades, extensions, and modifications to high-voltage equipment. The upgrades will be implemented in Neasden, Acton Town, and Ravenscourt Park.
Works began on 25 March, following the signing of the contract, and are due to be completed in 2027.
UK Power Networks Services is an expert in distributed energy solutions and power distribution. It delivers energy technology consulting, asset financing, major project delivery, design and build, operations and maintenance, and asset management. Its current portfolio includes London St. Pancras High Speed, Network Rail, London Underground, Ministry of Defence, Felixstowe Port, and Canary Wharf.
With the contract announcement, UK Power Networks Services continues its longstanding partnership with the London Underground. It previously won a £ 40 million Piccadilly line contract in June 2022 and has worked on several initiatives, including a major redevelopment at Liverpool Street as part of the Crossrail project, and 16 substation upgrades along the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and District lines.
David Mitchell, director of UK Power Networks Services, said: "UK Power Networks Services is thrilled to support work that will enable the rollout of new trains on London Underground’s Piccadilly line, with the signing of our latest contract to upgrade sections of the London Underground High Voltage power network. We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with London Underground and Transport for London.
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