The scope of the first phase of the East London Line Extension was modified to include a flying junction at Silwood just north of New Cross Gate. The basic flying junction infrastructure, embankments, bridge and …
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An Un-natural Selection: Why London’s Franchises Should Be Devolved
In the concluding part of our recent series on the London Overground, we talked about the future of TfL’s Concession system. We also touched briefly on the wider topic – the “elephant in the room” …
Continue readingELLX Phase Two – Clapham Junction’s Platforms 1 and 2
Further to JB’s report on the ELLX Phase Two extension from Surrey Quays to Clapham Junction, let’s go for a photographic guided tour of the end of the line at Clapham Junction where passengers will …
Continue readingThe Future of the Overground Part 3: Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit
“Opening new railways is London is less a case of building new ones and more a case of finding old bits you can reopen.” – Howard Smith, COO of TfL London Rail “When they see …
Continue readingThe Future of the Overground Part 2: Orange Squash
In the first part of this trip into the Overground’s future, we spent a considerable amount of time in the past (you can find that article here). Doing so may on the surface have seemed …
Continue readingThe Future of the Overground Part 1: Tangerine Dreams
In March 2011, 96.7% of London Overground services arrived on time, ranking the line second out of all rail services monitored by Network Rail’s performance surveys. In April, the slightly lower figure of 96.3% was …
Continue readingAn ELL and NLL Overground Roundup
Last week saw an opportunity arise to see the work taking place on Phase 2 of the ELL Extension close up, as well as pay a brief visit to the new NLL control centre at …
Continue readingPale Pachyderms and the Dalston Omnibus
On the 8th October 2008, we reported on the work in progress at Dalston Junction together with snatched pictures of the site taken from the top deck of the aforementioned Dalston omnibus. We also included …
Continue readingELL Extension Opening: A Rare Honour
As expected, the ELL Extension to Highbury & Islington opened yesterday as planned. ELL services from New Cross Gate now run through to Highbury and Islington. As has become the norm in recent years, the …
Continue readingELL Extension Opening Confirmed for the 28th
Just a quick update to confirm that the ELL extension to Highbury & Islington is now confirmed for Monday 28th February. It appears that there are currently no plans for a limited Sunday service. The …
Continue readingSurrey Canal Road – A Sporting Chance?
With the East London Line extension from Dalston Junction to Highbury and Islington opening shortly, we can now turn our attention to the extension to Clapham Junction. ELL Phase 2 runs from the new graded …
Continue readingELL Extensions Both North and South
Last week saw the first test train run on the new ELL extension to Highbury and Islington. 378-233 was the unit that made the run, pictured below. Sources suggest the extension is still likely to …
Continue readingIn Pictures: The ELL Extension to Highbury and Islington
TfL recently provided an opportunity for various parties to see the work that has taken place on the new extension of the ELL to Highbury and Islington. Unfortunately we were unable to attend due to …
Continue readingLondon Overground – News, Closures and Works
London Overground is pressing on with its £326 million upgrade under full power, with the promised better services due to be implemented on 22nd May 2011. As many will know, new timetables came into affect …
Continue readingTfL November Board Meeting: Overground and Crossrail
The Overground Customer satisfaction The second quarter Customer Satisfaction Survey was completed at the end of August, and showed an overall satisfaction score of 81. This is an increase of three points from the previous …
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