Prioritising Step-Free Station Upgrades to Improve Accessibility on the London Tube Network

Title

Prioritising Step-Free Station Upgrades to Improve Accessibility on the London Tube Network

Subject

Warwick Business School

Creator

Jai Kamat

Date

2025

Abstract

Only around one-third of London’s tube stations currently offer full step-free access from street to train – a limitation that restricts mobility for many and undermines the goal of an inclusive, equitable London. Enhancing accessibility is therefore not merely an infrastructural priority but a social imperative. Yet, with limited resources, strategic prioritisation is essential. This project adopts a data-driven approach to identify and prioritise stations for accessibility upgrades, maximising social benefit and supporting a fairer, more connected London.

Meta Tags

tfl, London, Tube, TfL, Accessibility, Analytics, Geospatial Analytics, Transport, Access, Train, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, London Tubes, Transport for London, Equity, Access, Step-Free Station, Station Upgrades

Files

Collection

Social Sciences

Citation

Jai Kamat, “Prioritising Step-Free Station Upgrades to Improve Accessibility on the London Tube Network,” URSS SHOWCASE, accessed November 4, 2025, https://urss.warwick.ac.uk/items/show/1010.