Transport for LondonBackground
The Act transferred management of the Overground network to TfL and the Mayor from the Department for Transport (DfT).
The Overground is made up of these lines at the moment:
- London Euston to Watford Junction (local services only)
- Richmond to Stratford via Willesden Junction (North London line)
- Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction via Kensington Olympia (West London line)
- Gospel Oak to Barking
Management and operation
We'll manage the network, while Network Rail will look after track and signalling
We appointed London Overground Rail Operations Limited (LOROL) to run the Overground. They will be working to our standards of quality, safety, staffing, frequency and ticketing to bring much needed improvements to your railway.
We'll be responsible for the overall management though, and the track and signalling will still be managed by Network Rail.
We gave the contract to build the new trains to Bombardier.
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
London Overground is part of London's commitment to the International Olympic Committee. It plays a key role in the transport plans.
The North London line will serve the Olympic Park
The North London line is one of the ten lines serving the Olympic Park. We are working with Network Rail to make sure there is enough capacity on the routes people will use to get to the games. This also means improved transport links to some of London's most deprived areas.
The extended East London line will provide rapid and frequent services for passengers travelling from south London to the Olympic Park, as well as reducing congestion at London Bridge station.
