When Are the New Piccadilly Line Trains Coming
Oh, you’re going to love this part. They’ll have air conditioning. Yes, real air conditioning. Not the “open a window” kind. Imagine stepping onto a Piccadilly line train in July and not instantly turning into a human puddle. Revolutionary.
They’ll also have walk-through carriages. No more tiny doors and cramped corridors. You’ll be able to walk from one end to the other like a normal human. And the seats? They’ll be more comfortable. I know, I’m skeptical too. But anything is better than the current plastic benches that feel like church pews designed by a medieval torturer.
New Piccadilly Line Train Arrives In London Ahead Of Rollout
There will be more space for luggage. Because nothing says “welcome to London” like wrestling a suitcase into a tiny gap between two strangers. The new trains have dedicated luggage racks. I think I just shed a happy tear.
But wait—there’s a catch (of course)
The new trains are slightly bigger than the old ones. That means some stations need platform modifications. You can’t just drop a bigger train into an old hole. So, some stations will have their platforms extended or adjusted. That takes time. And money. And more meetings than anyone should ever have to endure.
Plus, the new trains will be quieter. Which sounds nice, but it also means you’ll hear every single person having a loud phone call. Trade-offs, people. Trade-offs.