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Services: Track, Signalling, Civil Engineering, Premises Engineering, Electrical/Power Engineering, Operations and Maintenance
SRC Infrastructure completed a feasibility study and concept design work to address the longstanding platform-to-train interface (PTI) issue at Baker Street Station, particularly on the Metropolitan line’s platform two. This platform has one of the highest incidences of “fall down the gap” incidents across the London Underground network, making it a priority for Transport for London (TfL).
The project brought together multidisciplinary expertise across track, signals, civils, premises, electrical/power, operations, and maintenance teams. SRC Infrastructure’s holistic approach aimed to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions that improved both safety and the long-term operational efficiency of the station.
The feasibility study provided TfL with a range of practical options to mitigate the PTI gaps. Recommendations were made to reduce the gaps, enhance passenger safety, and ultimately lower incident rates. These solutions will now move forward through TfL’s Pathway gate stages, ensuring that improvements are aligned with the network’s broader safety and operational goals.
One of the key outcomes of this project was the development of a new approach to optioneering and feasibility studies. The collaborative efforts between SRC Infrastructure and TfL have resulted in this methodology being adopted across all APCD projects, setting a new benchmark for how such studies are conducted.
By addressing both historical challenges and technical complexities, SRC’s study has paved the way for significant safety improvements at Baker Street Station, reinforcing TfL’s commitment to enhancing passenger experience across the London Underground.