Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the first of its new Piccadilly line trains have arrived in Germany for testing ahead of starting passenger service in 2025.
The new vehicles are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility, who will produce 94 new ‘Inspiro London’ trains for the London Underground network.
A first look at the new Piccadilly line trains
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Once testing is complete, these units will replace trains dating back from the 1970s which currently operate on the underground line.
They will consume 20 percent less energy than their predecessors and will increase capacity by 10%.
These ‘Inspiro London’ trains will start carrying passengers on the line from 2025
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Following the gradual rollout of the new trains, the frequency of services on the Piccadilly line during peak times will increase from 24 to 27 trains per hour from mid-2027.
