London Overground new line names to begin wider rollout
As expected Transport for London have announced the widespread rollout of London Overground’s individual names will push ahead this week.
Signs began to appear earlier in the summer before things halted with TfL dealing with a number of problems owing to its “cyber incident”.
Last week a promotional linkup with the England women’s football team promoting the Lioness line suggested things were back on track, and now TfL have announced some changes tomorrow with further happening on 25 November.
Line names
Each line names are below:
- Lioness (running from Watford Junction to Euston) – yellow
- Mildmay (running from Richmond and Clapham Junction to Stratford) - blue
- Windrush (running from Highbury & Islington to New Cross, Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace and West Croydon) – red
- Weaver (running from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford) – maroon
- Suffragette (running from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside) – green
- Liberty (running from Romford to Upminster) – grey
Transport for London state:
“A phased approach is necessary due to the number of maps, diagrams and information systems being updated. This is one of the largest customer-focused projects TfL has ever undertaken to make the network easier to navigate for customers.
“TfL will update around 6,000 station wayfinding signs, Tube maps, station digital screens, onboard train information, Journey Planner and TfL Go. Audio and visual announcements on trains and stations will also be updated.”
Internal announcements on the Class 378 trains will be in place this week with those on newer Class 710s introduced in January.
Rebound
London Overground has been one of the most successful modes of public transport to bounce back since 2020 with passenger numbers generally around pre-pandemic levels even after Elizabeth line services begun.
That contrasts hugely with National Rail modes under the control of central government and the Department for Transport who pushed service cuts.
IN contrast, TfL’s London Overground maintained levels and saw the benefit in increased passenger use and fare revenue.
Not only that but Transport for London are also planning ahead to introduce a new London Overground rail service from Brent Cross West/Hendon to Brentford via the Dudding Hill Line and between South Acton-Brentford.
With both freight only lines that aren’t electrified to be electrified with AC 25kv OHL and DC 750v 3rd Rail. And TfL to order more extra Class 710/3s to be used on the West London Orbital line or to named as the “Brent Line”.
Maybe order more Class 710 trains. The proposal of the West London Orbital route from Brent Cross West to Brentford via Acton Central to be introduced along with Class 710 dual voltage trains.
And 2 new London Overground stations to be built at Old Oak Common in West London and a new London Overground station at Bermondsey (close to Millwall FC “The Den” Stadium).