,

Roof topped out as Bank upgrade passes halfway stage

by

WORK to upgrade Bank Tube station passed a milestone in early September when the roof over the new entrance on Cannon Street was topped out. 

This entrance will provide direct access to the Northern Line and connect to the Central Line via a moving walkway.

Article continues below…
Advert

Monthly Subscription: Enjoy more Railway Magazine reading each month with free delivery to you door, and access to over 100 years in the archive, all for just £5.35 per month.
Click here to subscribe & save

The major project is just over halfway complete, and is due to be finished in 2022 when capacity at the busy interchange – which already handles more than 120 million passengers per year – will rise by 40%. 

Work is on-going to fit out the entrance, adding dividing walls and operational rooms across its 11 storeys. 

The cavernous new Cannon Street entrance to Bank station just before the roof was topped out in September. TfL

There will eventually be two lifts at the Cannon Street entrance, 12 escalators and two moving walkways. 

Article continues below…
Advert

A new southbound tunnel and platform on the Northern Line are also nearing completion.

Read more News and Features in the October 2019 issue of The RM –on sale now!


Advert
Subscribe to The Railway Magazine
Enjoy more of The Railway Magazine reading every month. Click here to subscribe.

Railway Reads

From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all rail enthusiasts. Covering diesels, modelling, steam and modern railways, check out our range of magazines and fantastic subscription offers.


About the Author