Colindale Tube Station Reopens with Major Sustainability Upgrades

Colindale Tube station has reopened following a major upgrade that places sustainability and future-ready design at its core, supporting greener travel and long-term growth in one of London’s fast-growing neighbourhoods. 

The new station entrance features a timber-lined ticket hall and a blue-and-green roof designed to manage rainfall naturally, reduce surface water runoff and enhance local biodiversity. Wildflowers and planting have been introduced to create new habitats while improving the station’s environmental performance. 

Alongside these improvements, the upgrade increases capacity to support the area’s rapid growth, with more than 11,000 new homes planned nearby. The project ensures the station can accommodate rising demand while contributing to wider environmental and placemaking objectives. 

Accessibility has also been significantly improved, with step-free access now available from street to platform for the first time, helping make the station more inclusive and easier to use for everyone. 

Delivered through a partnership between Government, Transport for London, Barnet Council and local developers, the scheme demonstrates how transport investment can deliver environmental benefits, support sustainable development and improve everyday journeys.  

Further enhancements, including new cycle parking, signage and customer facilities, will be completed by 2026. 

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