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If you're stopping at or passing through Piccadilly Circus London Underground station very soon, you might spot something unusual.

The central Tube station is being renamed for just 48 hours all in the name of a rather famous sci-fi franchise.

Passengers travelling to or through Piccadilly Circus on the Piccadilly Line or Bakerloo Line on Wednesday (January 15) or Thursday (January 16) will be transported to the heart of the Federation and be told to "take care when using stairs, escalators or transporters".

This is all because of the upcoming launch of Amazon Prime Video's original new series Star Trek: Picard on January 24 in 200 countries around the world.

(Image: TfL)

The Grade II-listed station has been renamed PICARDilly Circus for just two days, with roundels showing the new displayed in the station in the ticket halls and on platforms.

(Image: TfL)

Other specially created signs and posters inspired by the new series are also up around the station.

Julie Dixon, Head of customer information, design and partnerships at Transport for London said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Amazon Prime Video to create this exciting takeover of one of London’s most well-known Underground stations to celebrate the launch of Star Trek: Picard.

(Image: TfL)

"The Star Trek franchise is a global sensation and we’re excited to mark this next chapter in a creative and engaging way that connects with tens of thousands of people."

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"We hope that the out of this world activity has brought a bit of unexpected fun to our customers and that they boldly go on their commute, young or old."

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