Transport for LondonTen rail stations join London Overground
The stations to come under TfL control are New Cross Gate, Brockley, Honor Oak Park, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Crystal Palace, Penge, West Anerley, Norwood Junction and West Croydon.
They will form part of the London Overground network and will undergo a range of improvements as they are brought up to TfL standards.
These include the installation of Oyster card readers, higher levels of staffing, longer operating hours and, from spring 2010, a more frequent train service.
The changeover is taking place because the East London line, which will form part of a revitalised and expanded London Overground network, will run more trains through these stations than Southern Railways, who previously managed them.
TfL London Rail managing director, Ian Brown, said: 'This is good news for passengers using these stations who will enjoy the benefits which London Overground delivers including staffed stations and enhanced safety and security features.'
Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor's transport advisor, said: 'This will be a precursor to the significant improvements passengers can look forward to next year when we open the extended East London Line as part of the London Overground network.'
The stations will not be used exclusively by London Overground.
Southern, whose franchise has recently been renewed by the Department for Transport, will continue to run longer distance services that also call at these stations.
