One of Britain’s busiest train stations in south London will undergo a huge transformation in the next decade

Did you know that Clapham Junction is one of the busiest train stations not just in London but in all of Europe? By number of services going through it (but not by number tapping in and out), Clapham Junction’s 2,000 daily trains make it among the busiest around. 

As a result of its busyness, Clapham Junction can get pretty overcrowded – but those hectic crowds could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to plans from Wandsworth Council. The council has revealed refurbishments at the station that are aimed at tackling commuter traffic and improving passenger connections. 

Working with Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail and the Greater London Authority (GLA) and others, council authorities have shortlisted three options to combat congestion. While all three suggestions include new station entrances on either side, two of these possibilities include a new overbridge to link passengers across the railway from the eastern or western end of the station (replacing the current overbridge). The third possibility suggests a subway running under the railway from the eastern end of the station. 

The refurbishments couldn’t come at a better time. Thousands of new homes, shops and infrastructure are currently in the works in the area around Clapham Junction, all arriving in the next decade. 

Now the next phase is in action. The council is exploring how these three ideas will impact the surrounding area, and the project is set to progress to its next stage in autumn 2026. 

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