Work to transform the nationally important South Kensington Tube station is gathering pace, following its inclusion in Transport for London’s (TfL) latest Business Plan.

The station improvement work will be delivered by TfL alongside a joint venture between Native Land and Places for London for the public transport-oriented development in the surrounding buildings. The redevelopment will see the station and the local area receive significant improvements, including providing step-free access to all platforms.

For tens of millions of customers every year, South Kensington Tube station is both a vital local transport connection and the gateway to London’s internationally renowned cultural quarter. Work is now underway to progress with works to create a station that the area can be proud of.

Alasdair Nicholls, Chief Executive of Native Land, said:

“The investment in South Kensington Tube station is a significant milestone in a project that will unlock huge benefits for Londoners and enhance our city’s reputation as a cultural destination on the world stage.

“Our joint venture team at Native Land and Places for London will work side-by-side with TfL to deliver a major regeneration of the buildings and public realm around the station. Crucially, we will ensure that step-free access is delivered as part of phase one of the works. Our scheme for a world-class transit-oriented redevelopment, designed by Stirling Prize-winning architect RSHP, is ready to go and we’re hugely excited to begin work with TfL colleagues to secure the many benefits it promises for South Kensington and for London.”

The South Kensington development delivered by TfL, Native Land and Places for London, will focus on improvements to public transport, bringing a significantly improved passenger experience, enabling step-free access to all platforms within the Grade-II listed station, as well as adding a new eastbound Circle and District line platform

Native Land and Places for London’s Around Station Development will restore the station’s historic shopping arcade and adjoining Thurloe Street retail units and provide 50 homes. A carefully crafted four-storey building at the front of the station will incorporate food and beverage units on the ground floor and best-in-class, Grade A offices above

TfL is now gearing up to carry out and complete the station capacity upgrade works, with detailed design and procurement work taking place this year, while early implementation work for the Around Station Development is set to take place later in 2026

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