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New Piccadilly Line Train Vandalized En Route to London

The graffiti incident raises security concerns as Transport for London rolls out a £2.9bn upgrade with new trains set for 2025 service.

  • A new Piccadilly Line train was vandalized with graffiti while being transported from Siemens Mobility UK to a London depot.
  • The vandalism occurred near Latchmere Junction, an area known for graffiti, during a 20-minute stop for Overground trains to pass.
  • The train, part of a fleet of 94, features walk-through carriages and is the first deep-level Tube train with air conditioning.
  • British Transport Police are investigating the incident, and the train has since been cleaned and restored to its original condition.
  • The new trains are part of a modernization effort aimed at increasing train frequency and capacity on the Piccadilly Line by 2028.
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