Cyclists at Southall train station can now benefit from newly installed, conveniently located cycle parking right next to the station.

The new cycle hub, funded by Transport for London (TfL) and Ealing Council, has opened as part of the Southall Station Crossrail upgrade, offering safe, secure, and covered storage for up to 66 bikes.

Situated next to the station at the junction of South Road Bridge and Merrick Road, the hub is designed to encourage more cycling to and from the station. It aligns with Ealing Council's commitment to promoting active travel for short, everyday journeys among residents and visitors.

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Councillor Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council, said: "Half of the traffic in Southall passes through, contributing nothing to the community except congestion and increased levels of air pollution."

"By choosing these more sustainable travel options, we are all contributing to improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Southall by reducing congestion and air pollution and making the streets safer. We’ve invested £15m in our own plans to create a healthier, safer and greener Southall and I’m looking forward to seeing these take shape this year."

Councillor Paul Driscoll, the council’s cabinet member for climate action, also expressed his excitement about the new facility: The cycle hub "provides a practical, safe and secure storage option for those already cycling to and from the station, but I hope it will encourage more people to cycle and use public transport to enjoy this wonderful part of our borough."

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Ealing Council’s ‘Get Southall Moving’ Initiative

Last year, Ealing Council launched the ‘Get Southall Moving’ initiative, aimed at creating a healthier, safer, and greener Southall. The program focuses on promoting active travel, improving public spaces, and enhancing road safety as part of the council’s broader effort to improve residents’ quality of life.

As part of the Southall Reset Programme, launched in 2022 to address the area's unique challenges, over 800 local residents shared their ideas for safer and less congested streets. This input has shaped a number of key projects that will roll out this year, including:

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• A wider, shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway connecting the canal to Merrick Road.
• A new formal pedestrian crossing and widened pavement near Norwood Road roundabout.
• Traffic signal improvements at Havelock Road and Guru Nanak Road to shorten crossing times and improve safety.
• Reducing Merrick Road to one lane in each direction to decrease traffic congestion.
• Enhanced lighting to improve visibility and safety.

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The first improvements will begin at Bankside, where a new pedestrian crossing will replace the informal one.

Ealing Council expressed gratitude to its partners, including Let’s Ride Southall, Transport for London, and Southall Active Communities, for their collaboration in opening the cycle hub and supporting the ongoing improvements across Southall.

Cllr John Martin tweeted "Good to hear that the Southall Station bike hub is now open. It’s a great way for residents from across Norwood Green & Southall to consider active travel. Special thanks to all those (too many to name individually) who’ve played their part in bringing this project to life."