The Northern Line Extension is Game Changer
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The Northern line extension of the tube this century will open in two weeks time on Septembr 20th 2021, spanning Nine Elms and the iconic Battersea Power Station from Kennington linking £9bn redevelopment of Battersea power station. The £1.2bn project includes two new stations and brings a new vibrant and cultural and residential quarter within 15 minutes of the West End and the City.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said “ after an incredible effort from the huge number o9f people who worked on this project, It’s fantastic that we are now on the final countdown to the Northern Line Extension opening later this month.”
Part of Battersea riverside known as Circus West Village is home to 1, 500 people and a range of shops and restaurants.
The Transformed Grade II listed former Battersea Power Station will open next year with more than 100 shops and restaurants and cafes, with 1, 400 capacity events venue , new offices including Apple’s London Campus , and 254 residential apartments.
Viewer will have chance to take the lift to the top of the four iconic chimneys which is being converted into a panoramic viewing gallery. Simon Murphy CEO of the Battersea Power Station Development Company said :” The `Northern Line Extension is Game Changer for this area of London and an extremely significant milestone in the regeneration of Battersea Power Station.”
There will be five trains in an hour increasing to six at peak times and will double next year to 10 and 12 trains an hour. The two new stations will be in Zone one.
The £700m upgrade of the Bank Branch of Northern Line is due to be completed by September or October next year, as Northern Line Bank branch will be closed for 17 weeks from January 15 until mid May next year between Kennington and Moorgate.