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Northern line extension to Battersea

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The Northern line extension to Battersea is an extension of the London Underground from Kennington to Battersea in South West London, terminating at the redeveloped Battersea Power Station. The extension forms a continuation of the Northern line's Charing Cross branch. Two new underground stations have been built: Nine Elms and terminus Battersea Power Station. Both stations are in Travelcard Zone 1. Provision has been made for a future extension to Clapham Junction.The cost of the extension was £1.1bn, under budget by £160m. It was funded by the private sector, including the developers of Battersea Power Station, with contributions from other developments across the Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea area. Construction began in 2015, and the extension opened on 20 September 2021. The extension is the first major expansion of the Underground since the Piccadilly line extension to Heathrow Terminal 5 opened in 2008.

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Northern line extension to Battersea
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SW11 8BN London (London Borough of Wandsworth)
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