Budget Blow: Bakerloo Line Upgrade & West London Orbital Snubbed – What It Means for Londoners

Описание: In this video, we break down how the latest UK Budget dealt a major blow to two big London transport projects: the Bakerloo Line upgrade and extension, and the West London Orbital (WLO).
You’ll learn:
What was funded (the DLR extension) and what was left out in the Budget.
Why the Bakerloo Line upgrade and extension from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham via Old Kent Road and Burgess Park matters for commuters in South and North West London.
How the West London Orbital could transform travel between Hendon, Brent Cross, Harlesden, Neasden, Old Oak Common, Acton, Brentford and Hounslow using existing freight lines.
Brent Council’s warning that lack of funding risks leaving poorer residents behind, despite high deprivation and heavy reliance on public transport.
The potential benefits the WLO could unlock: thousands of new homes and jobs, better access to HS2 at Old Oak Common, and billions for the wider UK economy.
Why local leaders argue that transport infrastructure is the “biggest driver of prosperity” and what this Budget decision says about regional inequality.
This video is perfect for viewers searching for updates on London transport, the 2025 Budget impact on rail projects, and the future of TfL investment.
Chapters:
0:00 – Budget blow to London rail projects
1:30 – What got funded: DLR extension
3:00 – Bakerloo Line upgrade & extension explained
5:00 – What is the West London Orbital?
7:00 – Impact on Brent and deprived communities
9:00 – Homes, jobs and HS2 connectivity
11:00 – What happens next for London transport?