Platform extension work at Baker Street

As many of you know, southbound Metropolitan line through trains to Aldgate have not been stopping at Baker Street. So what has been happening during the closure? Here are a few shots taken from a passing train.

1. A lot of materials on the side but in front (at the bottom of the image) is the construction of new platform brought more north of the station.

2. The concrete has been allowed to set at the extended platforms – there is still a gap waiting to be filled.

These photos were taken about three days ago, so by the time I write this blog, the extended platform should have been completed as platforms 3 and 4 will reopen on 24 July (Saturday). There will be a future visit to see the completed work!

This is all part of the introduction of the new S stock trains that will be introduced to the Metropolitan line later this year.