True surface representation of the Victoria Line route around Gloucester Street
Request ID: FOI-0545-2122 Date published: 02 July 2021
You asked
Hi, I've trying to find out how the Victoria Line is represented at surface level around Gloucester Street in SW1V please (where the tunnels run in relation to properties overground), as I have seen sources with somewhat different representations online. Also, how far are the tunnels below street level? Have there been any noise complaints in the area? Would also appreciate any further information you may have on noise readings for this area. Many thanks, and I look forward to your response.
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-0545-2122
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 15th June 2021 asking for information about the Victoria Line.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“I've trying to find out how the Victoria Line is represented at surface level around Gloucester Street in SW1V please (where the tunnels run in relation to properties overground), as I have seen sources with somewhat different representations online. Also, how far are the tunnels below street level? Have there been any noise complaints in the area? Would also appreciate any further information you may have on noise readings for this area. Many thanks, and I look forward to your response.”
I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
The Southbound tunnel passes under 14 Gloucester Street and the Northbound tunnel under 22 Gloucester Street. The tunnels are around 20m below the surface. It is not entirely clear what time period your request regarding complaints covers, nor what exactly is meant by “in the area”. However, we have checked records for the last year and I can confirm that we have not received any new noise complaints from Gloucester Street. We have had two new complaints in the last year from St.George’s Square - about 200m away from Gloucester Street. Again, it is not entirely clear what “Would also appreciate any further information you may have on noise readings for this area” relates to. If you wish to clarify exactly what information you require and in relation to exactly where then we can consider the matter further.
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Yours sincerely,
David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
