I like it. Nice to break up the monotony. Would be better if they did all the coaches on the unit tho
Interesting. One of the ends was blue the last time I saw it (6 October according to my records) but I can't now remember if or how it was branded, so it's good to see it's been wrapped and will be out and about.
Three of TfL's operations - Elizabeth, Underground and Overground. As this seems to be an Alstom initiative you wouldn't expect a tram, bus, DLR, cable car or the Woolwich ferry!
Interesting choice of trains — the Class 345 and 378 are very modern, but the 1996ts adds a classic touch.
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It is a TfL initiative- a bus carries a similar livery and I believe the plan included a taxi, cable car and hire bike being wrapped.
No that was 378205.I was sure they did this already and the overground train in question had the wrap removed recently after a refurbishment??
Starting to think I've gone mad
But the X post is dated 9th January 2026!Existing thread from July 2025:
TFL 25 Special liveries
The BBC is reporting that a number of TFL vehicles are getting a special livery to mark the 25th anniversary of the network, including a Jubilee line train A tram, a zero-emissions bus, and a Jubilee line train are among the services to have received the new look, marking moments such as the...
I think Alstom is late, surely. This year would be going on to their 26th if anything. Plus several images already, months old of these trains out in the livery at the time.
I miss the days when 319s carried a full vinyl livery like the rainbow Thameslink programme and lyca mobile.