TfL – Transport for London – is intricately woven into the fabric of the city. The tube connects not only neighbourhoods of London, but the people and places that make the city tick. Above ground, black cabs and big red buses are synonymous with the capital, and Oyster cards are revered as one of the best-named payment tools (a nod to “the world is your oyster” idiom). Travellers from far and wide get under the skin of London via its transport systems. And, crucially, the history of the capital’s transport system holds a mirror to the history of the city itself.
In Covent Garden, the London Transport Museum has offered visitors a comprehensive look at just that since 1980. The museum details everything from Victorian innovation to today’s modernisation. And now, LTM has announced a major transformation set to be completed in 2030, to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
As part of the makeover, the museum will be reimagined with an extra 500 square metres of space, restorations to the historic Grade II-listed building, and upgraded visitor facilities. The team will also introduce eco-friendly upgrades such as low-carbon heating and innovative improvements to reduce emissions by 90 per cent.
New interior concept2026 London Transport Museum, created by De Matos Ryan
Elizabeth McKay, director and CEO of London Transport Museum, said: “London’s transport story is one of the greatest innovation stories in the world and this transformation is about sharing that story in a bigger, bolder and more inspiring way than ever before.”
TfL commissioner Andy Lord said: “For more than 200 years, London’s public transport has shaped the capital and improved people’s lives in so many ways, from the world’s first underground railway to the iconic red bus, Oyster card and the Elizabeth line. This city has always led the way, and public transport has been key to its economic growth and recovery.”
More information on the London Transport Museum transformation is set to be announced in the coming months.
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