New London Underground trains damaged before being put into service.

Over the weekend, while a new Piccadilly Line train was being delivered, it unfortunately fell victim to vandalism in the form of graffiti. This has raised concerns among Londoners about the security and protection of the city's new fleet of trains. Many are outraged that such a mindless act could occur, especially months before the train is scheduled to enter service.

A photo of the defaced train circulated online on Monday, showcasing three spray-painted tags adorning its exterior. According to reports, the train was targeted while being transported to a depot for testing. The train was scheduled to start running on the Piccadilly Line in 2025, but now, it seems it has already made quite a statement before even hitting the tracks.

Inside an industrial depot, the train can be seen sitting on rails, its shiny paintwork somewhat spoiled by the graffiti. Despite this, the train still resembles the existing Underground trains, but with a newer and brighter appearance. The three tags take up large portions of the carriages and doors at one end, making it quite an eyesore. The image of the vandalised train was shared on social media, accompanied by a caption expressing disappointment at the situation.

Understandably, this incident has sparked questions about the security measures in place during the transportation of such valuable assets. It's a shame that something like this could happen, especially to a train that is meant to serve the busy Piccadilly Line. It's clear that the vandals did not consider the impact of their actions, causing inconvenience and damage to public property.

Thankfully, the train has since been cleaned and restored to its original condition. It is a walk-through carriage, similar to those found on the Elizabeth Line, and is part of a fleet of 94 fully air-conditioned and accessible trains manufactured by Siemens. However, it is disheartening to see such a new and promising addition to the London Underground already defaced. Let's hope that stricter security measures will be put in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

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