New Tube: London’s next generation of underground trains
Specialist transport designers Priestmangoode have released pictures of their fancy new Tube Trains
Design and brand consultancy PriestmanGoode has released images and an animated video of its 'New Tube for London', the next generation deep level underground trains for the Piccadilly, Bakerloo, Central and Waterloo & City Lines.
According Priestmangoode, the design was inspired by contemporary London, its culture and architectural landmarks, and iconic British transport design.
Paul Priestman, Director at PriestmanGoode, says: 'TfL wanted the New Tube for London to celebrate the great history of transport design in London, whilst acting as a beacon of innovative 21st century public transport.
New Tube for London designed by PriestmanGoode. from Priestmangoode on Vimeo.
'We took inspiration from iconic London landmarks and key attributes of British design to create a tube that is beautiful, simple, functional and maintainable.
The New Tube for London features a walk-through design, air-cooled cars, digital screens to enable live updates, wider doors to facilitate quicker turnaround times at stations and increased capacity. Natural finishes and materials in a palette of colours including charcoal, warm grey and oxblood were derived from looking at heritage and contemporary architecture and landmarks in London.
The trains are due to enter service in 2020.
