AECOM Leads Design for Elephant & Castle Upgrade

AECOM has been appointed as the lead designer by Dragados UK for the design and construction of new passenger tunnels at the Elephant & Castle Tube station in London. This upgrade, awarded by Transport for London, aims to increase the station's capacity with expected footfall growth of 25-40% by 2041 and will provide step-free access to the Northern line for the first time. AECOM will oversee engineering, tunnelling works, and environmental and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with WW+P for architectural services and Dr Sauer for tunnelling expertise. Excavation of approximately 135 meters of tunnels is scheduled to begin in 2025 and is set for completion in 2027. This project is part of a broader initiative to enhance London’s transport infrastructure and is expected to create over 10,000 new jobs in the area. AECOM's Director, Steve Woodrow, emphasized the importance of this upgrade in meeting growing passenger demand and improving local connectivity.