TfL Unveils £700m Mega-Framework to Transform London Stations and Tram Network

Transport for London has appointed three major contractors to a huge £700 million infrastructure framework that will drive the next wave of station upgrades, accessibility improvements and tram network modernisation across the capital.

Amey Rail, Costain and Dragados have secured places on the high-profile framework agreement after beating competition from several leading UK contractors during the procurement process.

The long-term deal will allow TfL to fast-track a pipeline of complex transport schemes by bringing contractors into projects earlier — from initial design development and planning through to final delivery and construction.

A series of major transport improvement schemes are already lined up under the framework, including extensive station redevelopments, step-free access projects and tram infrastructure upgrades.

Among the first projects expected to move forward are the transformation of Elephant & Castle Underground station, a major redevelopment at South Kensington station and a large-scale programme aimed at improving accessibility across London’s transport network.

TfL is also planning major tram infrastructure works linked to future rolling stock replacement and depot upgrades as part of wider investment into the network’s long-term resilience.

The framework has been designed to support a more collaborative delivery approach, helping TfL improve efficiency, reduce delays and provide greater certainty across large infrastructure projects.

The agreement officially begins on 1 June 2026 and will initially run for two years, although TfL has the option to extend it through to 2030.

The investment comes as London continues to face growing pressure to modernise ageing transport infrastructure, improve accessibility and accommodate rising passenger demand across the network.

Step-free access remains one of TfL’s biggest priorities, with hundreds of millions of pounds being invested to make stations more accessible for disabled passengers, older people and families travelling with pushchairs.

The South Kensington upgrade — one of the projects expected to be delivered through the framework — forms part of a wider regeneration scheme being progressed alongside developer Native Land.

Industry observers say the framework signals TfL’s intention to accelerate infrastructure delivery across London while creating stronger long-term partnerships with key contractors capable of managing technically demanding transport projects in densely populated urban areas.