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|ridership =
|ridership =
|open = 1869 (fully)
|open = 1869 (fully)
|close = 2006 ({{LUL stations|station=Stratford}} - {{stnlnk|North Woolwich}})
|close = 2006 ({{LUL stations|station=Stratford}} - {{Stnlnk|North Woolwich}})
|owner = [[Network Rail]]
|owner = [[Network Rail]]
|operator = [[London Overground]]<br>[[London Underground]] ([[District line]])
|operator = [[London Overground]]<br>[[London Underground]] ([[District line]])
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|accessdate=2009-05-28}}</ref> Also between Richmond and Gunnersbury, [[London Underground|London Underground's]] [[District line]] shares tracks with [[London Overground]] services, although this part is also owned and maintained by Network Rail.
|accessdate=2009-05-28}}</ref> Also between Richmond and Gunnersbury, [[London Underground|London Underground's]] [[District line]] shares tracks with [[London Overground]] services, although this part is also owned and maintained by Network Rail.


The line closed in February 2010 between {{stnlnk|Gospel Oak}} and {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}} for installing a new signalling system and for extending 30 platforms, ultimately allow four-car trains to run on the London Overground network. The line reopened on 1 June 2010, following which work will continue until May 2011 with a reduced service and none on Sundays.<ref name="nll-closure">{{cite news|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/archive/13867.aspx|title=London Overground to close from Gospel Oak to Stratford as part of £326m upgrade to deliver longer, more frequent trains|date=18 December 2009 |publisher=TfL|accessdate=06 February 2010}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
The line closed in February 2010 between {{Stnlnk|Gospel Oak}} and {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}} for installing a new signalling system and for extending 30 platforms, ultimately allow four-car trains to run on the London Overground network. The line reopened on 1 June 2010, following which work will continue until May 2011 with a reduced service and none on Sundays.<ref name="nll-closure">{{cite news|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/archive/13867.aspx|title=London Overground to close from Gospel Oak to Stratford as part of £326m upgrade to deliver longer, more frequent trains|date=18 December 2009 |publisher=TfL|accessdate=06 February 2010}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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* The last link in the east was opened between the NLR near [[Victoria Park railway station (NLR)|Victoria Park]] and Stratford in 1854.
* The last link in the east was opened between the NLR near [[Victoria Park railway station (NLR)|Victoria Park]] and Stratford in 1854.


* To obviate NLR trains running on the busy Euston main line, the Hampstead Junction Railway was opened from the NLR at {{stnlnk|Camden Road}} to Willesden via {{stnlnk|Hampstead Heath}} in 1860.
* To obviate NLR trains running on the busy Euston main line, the Hampstead Junction Railway was opened from the NLR at {{Stnlnk|Camden Road}} to Willesden via {{Stnlnk|Hampstead Heath}} in 1860.


* To give the NLR direct access to the [[City of London]] the City Extension to [[Broad Street railway station (London)|Broad Street]] was opened from {{stnlnk|Dalston Junction}} in 1865.
* To give the NLR direct access to the [[City of London]] the City Extension to [[Broad Street railway station (London)|Broad Street]] was opened from {{Stnlnk|Dalston Junction}} in 1865.


* The final part of the route was the opening of a link from {{stnlnk|South Acton}} to Richmond by the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1869.
* The final part of the route was the opening of a link from {{stnlnk|South Acton}} to Richmond by the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1869.
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In the 1980s Broad Street station closed and the Tottenham Hale–Stratford link and the station at Lea Bridge ceased to be used by regular passenger trains. The line between Dalston and North Woolwich was [[Railway electrification in Great Britain|electrified]] on the [[third-rail]] system and Broad Street services were diverted to North Woolwich using former Southern Region 2-EPB types built in the 1950s. The two-coach trains soon proved too small and were replaced by Class 313 electric multiple units. The new service was branded by [[British Rail]] as the ''North London Link'', and some signs using this name still exist.
In the 1980s Broad Street station closed and the Tottenham Hale–Stratford link and the station at Lea Bridge ceased to be used by regular passenger trains. The line between Dalston and North Woolwich was [[Railway electrification in Great Britain|electrified]] on the [[third-rail]] system and Broad Street services were diverted to North Woolwich using former Southern Region 2-EPB types built in the 1950s. The two-coach trains soon proved too small and were replaced by Class 313 electric multiple units. The new service was branded by [[British Rail]] as the ''North London Link'', and some signs using this name still exist.


In December 2006, as with the Poplar branch (see above), the line between Stratford and North Woolwich was permanently closed to make a way for a future DLR extension from {{LUL stations|station=Canning Town}} to [[Stratford International station|Stratford International]] (opening autumn 2010). The section south of Canning Town was not used by the DLR as it is largely duplicated by the DLR [[King George V DLR station|King George V]] branch. Instead, the section will become part of [[Crossrail]]'s branch to {{Stnlnk|Abbey Wood}} (opening 2017). The section south of Stratford had always been the Cinderella end of the line, when there were operating problems it was common for trains to be turned short at Stratford.
In December 2006, as with the Poplar branch (see above), the line between Stratford and North Woolwich was permanently closed to make a way for a future DLR extension from {{LUL stations|station=Canning Town}} to [[Stratford International station|Stratford International]] (opening February 2011). The section south of Canning Town was not used by the DLR as it is largely duplicated by the DLR [[King George V DLR station|King George V]] branch. Instead, the section will become part of [[Crossrail]]'s branch to {{Stnlnk|Abbey Wood}} (opening 2018). The section south of Stratford had always been the Cinderella end of the line, when there were operating problems it was common for trains to be turned short at Stratford.


===TfL===
===TfL===
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===Former services===
===Former services===
In addition to the primary [[Broad Street station (London)|Broad Street]] - {{LUL stations|station=Richmond}} service there were services that linked Broad Street with {{LUL stations|station=Harrow & Wealdstone}} and {{stnlnk|Watford Junction}} on the [[West Coast Main Line]]. Most of these were routed via the line between {{stnlnk|South Hampstead}} and {{stnlnk|Camden Road}}, calling at {{stnlnk|Primrose Hill}}, although some travelled via {{stnlnk|Hampstead Heath}} and switched to the Watford line at {{LUL stations|station=Willesden Junction}}. By the time that Broad Street closed in 1986 the Watford services operated only in the rush hours, and they were diverted to Liverpool Street by way of a new link in [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], known as the Graham Road Curve. However, with trains frequently cancelled, and some timed to arrive at {{LUL stations|station=Liverpool Street}} station after the start of the working day (plus the evening workings also being timed to not be suitable for office workers), patronage was very low and after a few years they were withdrawn.
In addition to the primary [[Broad Street station (London)|Broad Street]] - {{LUL stations|station=Richmond}} service there were services that linked Broad Street with {{LUL stations|station=Harrow & Wealdstone}} and {{Stnlnk|Watford Junction}} on the [[West Coast Main Line]]. Most of these were routed via the line between {{Stnlnk|South Hampstead}} and {{Stnlnk|Camden Road}}, calling at {{Stnlnk|Primrose Hill}}, although some travelled via {{Stnlnk|Hampstead Heath}} and switched to the Watford line at {{LUL stations|station=Willesden Junction}}. By the time that Broad Street closed in 1986 the Watford services operated only in the rush hours, and they were diverted to Liverpool Street by way of a new link in [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], known as the Graham Road Curve. However, with trains frequently cancelled, and some timed to arrive at {{LUL stations|station=Liverpool Street}} station after the start of the working day (plus the evening workings also being timed to not be suitable for office workers), patronage was very low and after a few years they were withdrawn.


In 2000 [[Anglia Railways]] started a service between {{stnlnk|Basingstoke}} and {{stnlnk|Ipswich}}, utilising parts of the North London Line. The service was called [[London Crosslink]] and ran up to five times a day at roughly two-hourly intervals. The service called only at principal stations such as {{stnlnk|Staines}}, {{stnlnk|Feltham}} and {{stnlnk|Brentford}}. On the North London Line the trains called only at {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}}, {{LUL stations|station=Highbury & Islington}}, {{stnlnk|Camden Road}} (some services), {{stnlnk|West Hampstead}} and {{LUL stations|station=Willesden Junction}}. The service was withdrawn in 2002.
In 2000, [[Anglia Railways]] started a service between {{Stnlnk|Basingstoke}} and {{Stnlnk|Ipswich}}, utilising parts of the North London Line. The service was called [[London Crosslink]] and ran up to five times a day at roughly two-hourly intervals. The service called only at principal stations such as {{Stnlnk|Staines}}, {{Stnlnk|Feltham}} and {{Stnlnk|Brentford}}. On the North London Line, the trains called only at {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}}, {{LUL stations|station=Highbury & Islington}}, {{Stnlnk|Camden Road}} (some services), {{Stnlnk|West Hampstead}} and {{LUL stations|station=Willesden Junction}}. The service was withdrawn in 2002.


The AC electrification of the eastern part of the North London Line uses the previously unelectrified northern pair of tracks, which were also partially singled at the same time. Between {{stnlnk|Canonbury}} and {{LUL stations|station=Highbury & Islington}} there is a line which links to the [[East Coast Main Line]] at {{LUL stations|station=Finsbury Park}} station. This used to carry passenger trains to / from various North London stations (such as <!-- are we talking LU stations here or the disused LNER? -->[[Edgware]], [[Alexandra Palace]], [[High Barnet]]<!-- -->, {{stnlnk|Welwyn Garden City}} and others) over part of the North London Line to Broad Street Station; however, since the opening of the Great Northern Electrics suburban electrification which in the 1970s saw trains being diverted into [[Moorgate station|Moorgate]] and {{stnlnk|London King's Cross}} stations, this link has only been used for freight trains. It too was singled concurrent with the AC electrification of the eastern part of the North London Line.
The AC electrification of the eastern part of the North London Line uses the previously unelectrified northern pair of tracks, which were also partially singled at the same time. Between {{Stnlnk|Canonbury}} and {{LUL stations|station=Highbury & Islington}} there is a line which links to the [[East Coast Main Line]] at {{LUL stations|station=Finsbury Park}} station. This used to carry passenger trains to / from various North London stations (such as <!-- are we talking LU stations here or the disused LNER? -->[[Edgware]], [[Alexandra Palace]], [[High Barnet]]<!-- -->, {{Stnlnk|Welwyn Garden City}} and others) over part of the North London Line to Broad Street Station; however, since the opening of the Great Northern Electrics suburban electrification which in the 1970s saw trains being diverted into {{LUL stations|station=Moorgate}} and {{Stnlnk|London King's Cross}} stations, this link has only been used for freight trains. It too was singled concurrent with the AC electrification of the eastern part of the North London Line.


== Route ==
==Route==
{{Unreferenced section|date=July 2010}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=July 2010}}
[[File:North-london-line.svg|thumb|left|Geographical map of the North London Line]]
[[File:North-london-line.svg|thumb|left|Geographical map of the North London Line]]


===Track===
===Track===
Most of the line runs in a curve across north London. Only {{LUL stations|station=Richmond}} and {{LUL stations|station=Kew Gardens}} stations at the western end are south of the [[River Thames]]. The river crossing is made by [[Kew Railway Bridge]] on tracks which are shared with the London Underground District Line. The location of the eastern extremity has varied over the years. Between 1944 and 1986 it was at Broad Street station, then it switched to [[North Woolwich]]. It was cut back to {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}}. A tunnel, the Hampstead Heath tunnel, runs under [[Hampstead]] between {{stnlnk|Finchley Road & Frognal}} and {{stnlnk|Hampstead Heath}}. The line is double track throughout with a mix of triple and quadruple track between {{stnlnk|Camden Road}} and {{stnlnk|Dalston Kingsland}}. The former North Woolwich branch included a section of single track between Custom House and North Woolwich stations, and the Broad Street branch was at one time formed of quadruple track.
Most of the line runs in a curve across north London. Only {{LUL stations|station=Richmond}} and {{LUL stations|station=Kew Gardens}} stations at the western end are south of the [[River Thames]]. The river crossing is made by [[Kew Railway Bridge]] on tracks which are shared with the London Underground District Line. The location of the eastern extremity has varied over the years. Between 1944 and 1986 it was at Broad Street station, then it switched to {{Stnlnk|North Woolwich}}. It was cut back to {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}}. A tunnel, the Hampstead Heath tunnel, runs under [[Hampstead]] between {{Stnlnk|Finchley Road & Frognal}} and {{Stnlnk|Hampstead Heath}}. The line is double track throughout with a mix of triple and quadruple track between {{Stnlnk|Camden Road}} and {{Stnlnk|Dalston Kingsland}}. The former North Woolwich branch included a section of single track between Custom House and North Woolwich stations, and the Broad Street branch was at one time formed of quadruple track.


During the February-May 2010 closure, stations at Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, Highbury & Islington and Canonbury were extensively rebuilt. The through route was moved to the north side of the cutting, to allow the extended East London Line to serve Highbury & Islington and Canonbury on a pair of completely segregated tracks occupying the former route on the south side of the cutting. West of Highbury and Islington the passenger line switches to the inner pair of tracks, while the outer pair are for freight train use, all tracks under overhead wires. Once the extension is complete, there will therefore be four tracks between Dalston (Western) junction and shortly east of Camden Road.
During the February-May 2010 closure, stations at {{Stnlnk|Caledonian Road & Barnsbury}}, {{LUL stations|station=Highbury & Islington}} and {{Stnlnk|Canonbury}} were extensively rebuilt. The through route was moved to the north side of the cutting, to allow the extended East London Line to serve Highbury & Islington and Canonbury on a pair of completely segregated tracks occupying the former route on the south side of the cutting. West of Highbury and Islington, the passenger line switches to the inner pair of tracks, while the outer pair are for freight train use, all tracks under overhead wires. Once the extension is complete, there will therefore be four tracks between Dalston (Western) Junction and shortly east of Camden Road.


===Electric supply===
===Electric supply===
The line is [[Railway electrification in Great Britain|electrified]] using the [[third rail]] system from Richmond to {{stnlnk|Acton Central}}. [[Overhead lines]] are used from Acton Central to Stratford. The line to Broad Street used third rail supply and when the through service to North Woolwich started in 1985 trains used the third rail throughout. When the trains were replaced a few years later by dual-system [[British Rail Class 313|Class 313]] trains it became possible to use the overhead electrification system which had been added to parts of the line for the benefit of freight trains. There had been some unexpected difficulties with earth currents from the third rail system which this overcame. This usage was steadily extended and trains had to make a number of changes between electrification systems during their short journey. These were at Dalston Kingsland, Camden Road and Acton Central.
The line is [[Railway electrification in Great Britain|electrified]] using the [[third rail]] system from Richmond to {{Stnlnk|Acton Central}}. [[Overhead lines]] are used from Acton Central to Stratford. The line to Broad Street used third rail supply and when the through service to North Woolwich started in 1985 trains used the third rail throughout. When the trains were replaced a few years later by dual-system [[British Rail Class 313|Class 313]] trains it became possible to use the overhead electrification system which had been added to parts of the line for the benefit of freight trains. There had been some unexpected difficulties with earth currents from the third rail system which this overcame. This usage was steadily extended and trains had to make a number of changes between electrification systems during their short journey. These were at Dalston Kingsland, Camden Road and Acton Central.


==Connections==
==Connections==
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===Interchanges shown on the [[tube map]]===
===Interchanges shown on the [[tube map]]===
* at {{LUL stations|station=Richmond}}, to and from [[South West Trains]] services including the Kingston loop line.
* at {{LUL stations|station=Richmond}}, to and from [[South West Trains]] services including the Kingston loop line.
* at {{LUL stations|station=Gunnersbury}}, connecting NLL services north of the station to District line services east of the station.
* at {{LUL stations|station=Gunnersbury}}, connecting NLL services north of the station to [[District line|District Line]] services east of the station.
* at {{LUL stations|station=Willesden Junction}}, with the [[Bakerloo line]], [[Watford DC Line]] and [[West London Line]].
* at {{LUL stations|station=Willesden Junction}}, with the [[Bakerloo line|Bakerloo Line]], [[Watford DC Line]] and [[West London Line]].
* at {{stnlnk|West Hampstead}}, with the [[Jubilee line]] and [[First Capital Connect]] stations, each situated a short walk either side of the NLL station.
* at {{Stnlnk|West Hampstead}}, with the [[Jubilee line|Jubilee Line]] and [[First Capital Connect]] stations, each situated a short walk either side of the NLL station.
* at {{stnlnk|Gospel Oak}}, to and from the [[Gospel Oak to Barking Line]] of [[London Overground]].
* at {{Stnlnk|Gospel Oak}}, to and from the [[Gospel Oak to Barking Line]] of [[London Overground]].
* at {{LUL stations|station=Highbury & Islington}}, to and from the [[Victoria line]] and the deep-level main line tube via {{LUL stations|station=Finsbury Park}} to [[Moorgate station|Moorgate]], currently operated by [[First Capital Connect]] (and from January 2011, the [[East London Line]]).
* at {{LUL stations|station=Highbury & Islington}}, to and from the [[Victoria line|Victoria Line]] and the deep-level main line tube via {{LUL stations|station=Finsbury Park}} to {{LUL stations|station=Moorgate}}, currently operated by [[First Capital Connect]] (and from January 2011, the [[East London Line]]).
* at {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}}, to and from the [[Central line]], Great Eastern Main line [[National Express East Anglia]] services between East Anglia and {{LUL stations|station=Liverpool Street}}, the Jubilee line, and [[Docklands Light Railway]].
* at {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}}, to and from the [[Central line|Central Line]], Great Eastern Main line [[National Express East Anglia]] services between East Anglia and {{LUL stations|station=Liverpool Street}}, the Jubilee line, and [[Docklands Light Railway]].


=== Other interchanges ===
===Other interchanges===
* at {{stnlnk|Brondesbury}}, to and from {{LUL stations|station=Kilburn}} station on the [[Jubilee line]].
* at {{Stnlnk|Brondesbury}}, to and from {{LUL stations|station=Kilburn}} station on the [[Jubilee line|Jubilee Line]].
* at {{stnlnk|Finchley Road & Frognal}}, to and from {{LUL stations|station=Finchley Road}} station on the [[Metropolitan line|Metropolitan]] and [[Jubilee line]]s, a walk of about 400m.
* at {{Stnlnk|Finchley Road & Frognal}}, to and from {{LUL stations|station=Finchley Road}} station on the [[Metropolitan line|Metropolitan Line]] and Jubilee Line, a walk of about 400m.
* at {{stnlnk|Camden Road}}, which is about 400m from {{LUL stations|station=Camden Town}} on the [[Northern line]].
* at {{Stnlnk|Camden Road}}, which is about 400m from {{LUL stations|station=Camden Town}} on the [[Northern line|Northern Line]].
* at {{stnlnk|Caledonian Road & Barnsbury}}, which is about 1/2km from {{LUL stations|station=Caledonian Road}} on the [[Piccadilly Line]].
* at {{Stnlnk|Caledonian Road & Barnsbury}}, which is about 1/2km from {{LUL stations|station=Caledonian Road}} on the [[Piccadilly line|Piccadilly Line]].
* at {{stnlnk|Hackney Central}} which is about 500m from {{stnlnk|Hackney Downs}} station for [[National Express East Anglia]] services.
* at {{Stnlnk|Hackney Central}} which is about 500m from {{Stnlnk|Hackney Downs}} station for [[National Express East Anglia]] services.
* at {{stnlnk|South Acton}}, to and from {{LUL stations|station=Acton Town}} station on the [[Piccadilly line|Piccadilly]] and [[District line]]s. This is a walk of a little over 1km.
* at {{Stnlnk|South Acton}}, to and from {{LUL stations|station=Acton Town}} station on the Piccadilly Line and [[District line|District Line]]. This is a walk of a little over 1km.
* at {{stnlnk|Dalston Kingsland}}, where interchanges can be made 200m away with the [[East London Line]] at {{stnlnk|Dalston Junction}} from May 2010
* at {{Stnlnk|Dalston Kingsland}}, where interchanges can be made 200m away with the [[East London Line]] at {{Stnlnk|Dalston Junction}} from May 2010


===Former interchanges===
===Former interchanges===
* at North Woolwich passengers could cross the Thames via the Woolwich foot tunnel or the free ferry to Woolwich Arsenal station for connections on the [[North Kent line]] to Medway Towns, Gravesend, Dartford, Sidcup, Abbey Wood, Blackheath, Lewisham, Greenwich and Central London
* at North Woolwich passengers could cross the Thames via the Woolwich foot tunnel or the free ferry to Woolwich Arsenal station for connections on the [[North Kent line]] to Medway Towns, Gravesend, Dartford, Sidcup, Abbey Wood, Blackheath, Lewisham, Greenwich and Central London


== Current operations ==
==Current operations==
=== Rolling stock ===
===Rolling stock===
[[File:E 313107 378017 Richmond.JPG|thumb|Old vs new: a [[British Rail Class 313|Class 313]] and its replacement, a [[British Rail Class 378|Class 378 ''Capitalstar'']] at Richmond]]
[[File:E 313107 378017 Richmond.JPG|thumb|Old vs new: a [[British Rail Class 313|Class 313]] and its replacement, a [[British Rail Class 378|Class 378 ''Capitalstar'']] at Richmond]]
London Overground uses [[British Rail Class 378|Class 378 ''Capitalstar'']] three-car dual-voltage electric trains, compatible with both 750V DC third-rail and 25kV AC overhead power sources. The trains will be extended to four cars in 2010–11.<ref name="stock">[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/archive/5432.aspx Transport for London] - £36m contract to bring extra rail carriages for London Overground</ref> The Class 378 ''Capitalstars'' replace the [[British Rail Class 313|Class 313]] trains, which were withdrawn from the route in February 2010.
London Overground uses [[British Rail Class 378|Class 378 ''Capitalstar'']] three-car dual-voltage electric trains, compatible with both 750V DC third-rail and 25kV AC overhead power sources. The trains will be extended to four cars in 2010–11.<ref name="stock">[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/archive/5432.aspx Transport for London] - £36m contract to bring extra rail carriages for London Overground</ref> The Class 378 ''Capitalstars'' replace the [[British Rail Class 313|Class 313]] trains, which were withdrawn from the route in February 2010.


=== Service levels ===
===Service levels===
Despite published performance figures<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atoc-comms.org/dynamic/toc-press-story/999831/Silverlink-rises-to-second-position-in-the-national-performance-league|title=Silverlink rises to second position in the national performance league|date=2006-09-18|accessdate=2007-10-26}} Association of Train Operating Companies [http://www.atoc-comms.org/index.php] Press Releases </ref> the North London Line is regarded by frequent travellers as offering a poor service,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1782035.0.tfl_to_take_on_rail_network.php|title=<span class="wikiEditor-tab"></span> TfL to take on rail network|publisher=Ealing Times|first=Rachel|last=Sharp|date=2007-10-24|accessdate=2007-10-26}}</ref> with extremely congested trains and an unreliable service<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/content/hackney/gazette/news/story.aspx?brand=HKYGOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshkyg&itemid=WeED25%20Oct%202007%2011%3A49%3A35%3A157|title=<span class="wikiEditor-tab"></span> Braced for rail strikes|publisher=Hackney Gazette|date=2007-10-26|accessdate=2007-10-26}}</ref> with some trains cancelled shortly before they are due to arrive. A 2006 [[London Assembly]] report described the current service as ''"shabby, unreliable, unsafe and overcrowded"'', proposing the transfer of the service to [[Transport for London]] (TfL) as a potential solution to improve the quality of the service <ref name="london assembly">[http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release_a.jsp?releaseid=7565 London Assembly] - Light at end of the tunnel for London's forgotten railway</ref> due to upgrade plans <ref>[http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/43 Always Touch Out] - London Overground & Orbirail</ref> which coincide with the extension of the [[East London line]].
Despite published performance figures<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atoc-comms.org/dynamic/toc-press-story/999831/Silverlink-rises-to-second-position-in-the-national-performance-league|title=Silverlink rises to second position in the national performance league|date=2006-09-18|accessdate=2007-10-26}} Association of Train Operating Companies [http://www.atoc-comms.org/index.php] Press Releases </ref> the North London Line is regarded by frequent travellers as offering a poor service,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1782035.0.tfl_to_take_on_rail_network.php|title=<span class="wikiEditor-tab"></span> TfL to take on rail network|publisher=Ealing Times|first=Rachel|last=Sharp|date=2007-10-24|accessdate=2007-10-26}}</ref> with extremely congested trains and an unreliable service<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/content/hackney/gazette/news/story.aspx?brand=HKYGOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newshkyg&itemid=WeED25%20Oct%202007%2011%3A49%3A35%3A157|title=<span class="wikiEditor-tab"></span> Braced for rail strikes|publisher=Hackney Gazette|date=2007-10-26|accessdate=2007-10-26}}</ref> with some trains cancelled shortly before they are due to arrive. A 2006 [[London Assembly]] report described the current service as ''"shabby, unreliable, unsafe and overcrowded"'', proposing the transfer of the service to [[Transport for London]] (TfL) as a potential solution to improve the quality of the service <ref name="london assembly">[http://www.london.gov.uk/view_press_release_a.jsp?releaseid=7565 London Assembly] - Light at end of the tunnel for London's forgotten railway</ref> due to upgrade plans <ref>[http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/43 Always Touch Out] - London Overground & Orbirail</ref> which coincide with the extension of the [[East London line]].


A report on the future of the line can be found on the London Assembly website.<ref>[http://legacy.london.gov.uk/assembly/reports/transport/n-london-line.pdf London's forgotten railway] (PDF)</ref>
A report on the future of the line can be found on the London Assembly website.<ref>[http://legacy.london.gov.uk/assembly/reports/transport/n-london-line.pdf London's forgotten railway] (PDF)</ref>


== Current development ==
==Current development==
[[File:Overground second.png|thumb|Map of the projected London Overground network, with the NLL connected to other lines]]
[[File:Overground second.png|thumb|Map of the projected London Overground network, with the NLL connected to other lines]]


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== Proposed developments==
== Proposed developments==
===Maiden Lane===
===Maiden Lane===
{{rws|Maiden Lane}} station may be reopened by Camden Council<ref name=Bartlett>[http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/research/planning/kx/draft_planning_brief.pdf King's Cross Development plan] (PDF)</ref> however the Office of Rail Regulation has not included this in the current plans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/nav.1257 |title=Sections 17/18 - Section 17 and 18 - new track access contracts : Office of Rail Regulation |publisher=Rail-reg.gov.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-06-22}}</ref>
{{Stnlnk|Maiden Lane}} station may be reopened by Camden Council<ref name=Bartlett>[http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/research/planning/kx/draft_planning_brief.pdf King's Cross Development plan] (PDF)</ref> however the Office of Rail Regulation has not included this in the current plans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/nav.1257 |title=Sections 17/18 - Section 17 and 18 - new track access contracts : Office of Rail Regulation |publisher=Rail-reg.gov.uk |date= |accessdate=2010-06-22}}</ref>


===Crossrail to Hounslow===
===Crossrail to Hounslow===
[[London Borough of Hounslow|Hounslow council]] proposed that part of the North London Line be used as a branch of [[Crossrail]] to {{rws|Hounslow}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/crossrail.pdf |title=A4 |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=2010-06-22}}</ref> This would see Crossrail services stopping at {{rws|Acton Central}} and {{rws|South Acton}}. However it was not included in the initial Crossrail bill, but could potentially form part of a later extension.
[[London Borough of Hounslow|Hounslow council]] proposed that part of the North London Line be used as a branch of [[Crossrail]] to {{rws|Hounslow}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/crossrail.pdf |title=A4 |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=2010-06-22}}</ref> This would see Crossrail services stopping at {{Stnlnk|Acton Central}} and {{Stnlnk|South Acton}}. However it was not included in the initial Crossrail bill, but could potentially form part of a later extension.


===Old Oak Common===
===Old Oak Common===
Line 151: Line 151:


===North Acton===
===North Acton===
Another new station at [[North Acton tube station|North Acton]] is proposed for interchange with the [[Central line]]. As this may require the central line station being moved to the east, it is merely an aspiration.
Another new station at {{LUL stations|station=North Acton}} is proposed for interchange with the [[Central line|Central Line]]. As this may require the central line station being moved to the east, it is merely an aspiration.


== Closed stations ==
==Closed stations==
[[File:NLL-woolwich.jpg|thumb|[[Silverlink|Silverlink Metro]] [[British Rail Class 313|313117]] at [[North Woolwich railway station|North Woolwich]] on 9 December 2006, the final day of service at that station]]
[[File:NLL-woolwich.jpg|thumb|[[Silverlink|Silverlink Metro]] [[British Rail Class 313|313117]] at [[North Woolwich railway station|North Woolwich]] on 9 December 2006, the final day of service at that station]]
Closed stations apart from those on the closed sections of the line are:
Closed stations apart from those on the closed sections of the line are:


* {{rws|Kensal Green & Harlesden}}
* {{Stnlnk|Kensal Green & Harlesden}}
* {{rws|Maiden Lane}}
* {{Stnlnk|Maiden Lane}}
* {{rws|Mildmay Park}}
* {{Stnlnk|Mildmay Park}}
* [[Victoria Park railway station (NLR)|Victoria Park station]]
* [[Victoria Park railway station (NLR)|Victoria Park station]]


=== City Extension ===
===City Extension===

On 1 November 1865 the NLR opened its City Extension mostly on a viaduct from a triangular junction at Dalston to [[Broad Street railway station (London)|Broad Street]] in the City with these stations:
On 1 November 1865 the NLR opened its City Extension mostly on a viaduct from a triangular junction at Dalston to [[Broad Street railway station (London)|Broad Street]] in the City with these stations:


Line 175: Line 174:
The extended East London Line will be operated by [[London Overground]], the operators of passenger services on the North London Line, with services eventually running as far as Highbury & Islington in the north for interchange with the Victoria line.
The extended East London Line will be operated by [[London Overground]], the operators of passenger services on the North London Line, with services eventually running as far as Highbury & Islington in the north for interchange with the Victoria line.


=== North Woolwich section ===
===North Woolwich section===
On 10 December 2006 the line between Stratford and North Woolwich was closed to allow building between [[Stratford station|Stratford]] and [[Canning Town station|Canning Town]] of a [[Docklands Light Railway]] line to [[Stratford International station|Stratford International]]. Part of the south end of closed section is to be used for [[Crossrail]].<ref name="stratford extension">[http://developments.dlr.co.uk/extensions/stratford/index.asp Transport for London] - Stratford International Extension</ref>
On 10 December 2006, the line between Stratford and North Woolwich was closed to allow building between {{LUL stations|station=Stratford}} and {{LUL stations|station=Canning Town}} of a [[Docklands Light Railway]] line to [[Stratford International station|Stratford International]]. Part of the south end of closed section is to be used for [[Crossrail]].<ref name="stratford extension">[http://developments.dlr.co.uk/extensions/stratford/index.asp Transport for London] - Stratford International Extension</ref>


NLL stations closed were:
NLL stations closed were:
* Stratford low level
* Stratford low level
* [[West Ham station|West Ham]]
* {{LUL stations|station=West Ham}}
* [[Canning Town station|Canning Town]]
* {{LUL stations|station=Canning Town}}
* [[Custom House station|Custom House]]
* [[Custom House DLR station|Custom House]]
* {{rws|Silvertown}}
* {{Stnlnk|Silvertown}}
* {{rws|North Woolwich}}
* {{Stnlnk|North Woolwich}}


DLR and [[Jubilee line]] services are not affected at the first three of those stations.
[[Docklands Light Railway|DLR]] and [[Jubilee line|Jubilee Line]] services are not affected at the first three of those stations.
The DLR line to Stratford International will use the former NLL low level platforms at Stratford. NLL trains now terminate at new platforms on the north side of the high level station.
The DLR line to Stratford International will use the former NLL low level platforms at Stratford. NLL trains now terminate at new platforms on the north side of the high level station.


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
{{Trivia|date=November 2009}}
{{Trivia|date=November 2009}}
* The line was for long the only [[National Rail]] route shown on the [[London Underground]] [[Tube map|map]]. It was added in 1977 <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_Map#Non-Underground_lines_on_the_standard_tube_map Non-Underground lines on the standard tube map</ref>.
* The line was for long the only [[National Rail]] route shown on the [[London Underground]] [[Tube map|map]]. It was added in 1977 <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_Map#Non-Underground_lines_on_the_standard_tube_map Non-Underground lines on the standard tube map</ref>.
* The [[North Cross Route]], one side of the [[Ringway 1]] inner [[ring road]], would have paralleled the North London Line.
* The [[North Cross Route]], one side of the [[Ringway 1]] inner [[ring road]], would have paralleled the North London Line.


== References ==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


Revision as of 13:00, 23 December 2010

North London Line
A Class 378 "Capitalstar" at Canonbury in June 2010
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleGreater London
Termini
Stations23
Service
TypeCommuter rail, Suburban rail, Freight rail, Heavy rail, Rapid transit
SystemNational Rail
London Underground
Services1
Operator(s)London Overground
London Underground (District line)
Depot(s)Willesden TMD
Rolling stockClass 378 Capitalstar
London Underground D78 Stock
History
Opened1869 (fully)
Closed2006 (Template:LUL stations - North Woolwich)
Technical
Track gaugeStandard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The North London Line is a railway line which passes through the inner suburbs of north London, England. Its route is a rough semicircle from the south west to the north east, avoiding central London. The line is owned and maintained by Network Rail. Although much of it originated as part of the North London Railway, the current route is the result of a series of amalgamations, closures and re-openings; and has a mixed third-rail and overhead electrical power supply. It is an important freight route and is used by the Template:LUL stations to Template:LUL stations service of the London Overground, as part of the National Rail network.[1] Also between Richmond and Gunnersbury, London Underground's District line shares tracks with London Overground services, although this part is also owned and maintained by Network Rail.

The line closed in February 2010 between Gospel Oak and Template:LUL stations for installing a new signalling system and for extending 30 platforms, ultimately allow four-car trains to run on the London Overground network. The line reopened on 1 June 2010, following which work will continue until May 2011 with a reduced service and none on Sundays.[2]

History

Formation

North London Line
Legend
Up arrow
Waterloo–Reading line
to Reading
 Richmond National Rail District Line
Note: shared tracks with District line
from Richmond to Gunnersbury
Left arrow
Waterloo–Reading line
to Waterloo
 Kew Gardens District Line
Kew Railway Bridge over River Thames
Left arrow
Hounslow Loop Line
Chiswick │ Kew Bridge
Kew (1853–1866)
 Gunnersbury District Line
Left arrow
District line via Earl's Court
(former freight/Super Outer Circle link)
District and Piccadilly lines
South Acton Junction
Right arrow former link to Acton Town
 South Acton
former freight link
to Hammersmith & Chiswick
 Acton Central
(
third rail DC
overhead AC
changeover)
Great Western Main Line
Acton Wells Junction
Central line
Acton–Northolt line
to West Coast and Dudding Hill Lines
Left arrow
West London line
to Clapham Junction
Old Oak sidings
Right arrow
West Coast Main Line
via Watford Junction
Right arrow
Watford DC and
Bakerloo lines (northbound)
 Willesden Junction Bakerloo Line
to West Coast Main Line
Down arrow
Watford DC and
Bakerloo lines (southbound)
Kensal Green turnback siding
 Kensal Green & Harlesden
Kensal Rise
Brondesbury Park
Brondesbury
Chiltern Main Line
Metropolitan line (wraps Jubilee line tracks)
Jubilee line
 West Hampstead Thameslink Jubilee Line
Right arrow
Midland Main Line
via Kentish Town
Thameslink
 Finchley Road & Frognal
Hampstead Heath Tunnel
over Northern line
 Hampstead Heath
freight link
 Gospel Oak
  Gospel Oak to Barking line
Midland Main Line
 Kentish Town West
West Coast Main Line to Euston
Watford DC line to Euston
 Primrose Hill
Northern line
 Camden Road
Left arrow to St Pancras
Midland Main Line
to St Pancras
High Speed 1
to St Pancras
 Maiden Lane
East Coast Main Line
Left arrow King's Cross │ Edinburgh Right arrow
High Speed 1
to Channel Tunnel
Piccadilly line
 Caledonian Road & Barnsbury
HS1 continues under North London Line
 Highbury & Islington National Rail Victoria Line
Victoria line
Northern City Line
Left arrow Moorgate │ Finsbury Park Right arrow
Right arrow to East Coast Main Line
 Canonbury
Mildmay Park
Dalston Kingsland
Dalston Junction
East London line
City Branch
Navarino Road Junction - Graham Road curve
Lea Valley lines
 Hackney Central
Homerton
High Speed 1
 Victoria Park
former Victoria Park Junction North London Railway
 Hackney Wick
River Lea
DLR to Stratford International
 Stratford National Rail Jubilee Line Central line (London Underground) Docklands Light Railway Elizabeth line
Great Eastern Main Line
Central line
DLR to Lewisham
Low Level
Jubilee line to Stanmore│DLR to Lewisham
Down arrow
former EC&TJR route
to North Woolwich
Stratford High Street
Abbey Road
District and Hammersmith & City lines
London, Tilbury and Southend line
 West Ham National Rail Hammersmith & City Line District Line Jubilee Line
Star Lane
DLR to Bank or Tower Gateway
 Canning Town Jubilee Line Docklands Light Railway
Jubilee line to Stanmore
DLR is elevated on line of Silvertown Tramway
from Tidal Basin to beyond Pontoon Dock
 Tidal Basin
Royal Victoria
Elizabeth line
 Custom House Docklands Light Railway Elizabeth line
DLR to Beckton
 West Silvertown
 Right arrow to Gallions
 Pontoon Dock
Connaught Tunnel (27 ch long)
DLR to Woolwich Arsenal
Silvertown Tramway was first EC&TJR route
 Silvertown
North Woolwich London River Services
River Thames
Elizabeth line
to Abbey Wood
This diagram:

The North London Line between Richmond and North Woolwich derives from five connecting sections which were opened over 25 years from 1846:

  • The easternmost section opened as the Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway in 1846/7 between Stratford and North Woolwich. The later construction of the Royal Victoria Dock necessitated a swing-bridge on the original route south of Canning Town which was rerouted in 1850 via Custom House and the Connaught Tunnel. The original route was retained as the Silvertown Tramway, a local freight line connected at both ends to the new main line.
  • The main central section opened from 1850 to 1852 as the East & West India Docks & Birmingham Junction Railway (renamed the North London Railway (NLR) in 1853). This gave a link from the Euston main line near Primrose Hill to the docks at Poplar via Bow.
  • The last link in the east was opened between the NLR near Victoria Park and Stratford in 1854.
  • To obviate NLR trains running on the busy Euston main line, the Hampstead Junction Railway was opened from the NLR at Camden Road to Willesden via Hampstead Heath in 1860.
  • The final part of the route was the opening of a link from South Acton to Richmond by the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) in 1869.

Developments

The line between Broad Street and both Kew Bridge and Richmond was electrified by the LNWR in 1916 on the 4th rail DC system.

In 1944 passenger service on the NLR Poplar branch ceased. Freight traffic probably continued on the branch until the docks on the Isle of Dogs closed during the 1960s and 1980s. The trackbed of the southern part of the branch, from Poplar to Bow, was used for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) branch to Stratford.

In 1979 the North Woolwich to Stratford service was extended to Camden Road as the CrossTown LinkLine service using the same Cravens-built diesel multiple unit trains. There were no intermediate stations until in 1980 Hackney Wick, near the site of the former Victoria Park station, opened and Hackney Central re-opened, Homerton re-opened in 1985 (both those stations had closed in 1944). New platforms were built at West Ham for interchange with the adjacent Underground station.

Closures

In the 1980s Broad Street station closed and the Tottenham Hale–Stratford link and the station at Lea Bridge ceased to be used by regular passenger trains. The line between Dalston and North Woolwich was electrified on the third-rail system and Broad Street services were diverted to North Woolwich using former Southern Region 2-EPB types built in the 1950s. The two-coach trains soon proved too small and were replaced by Class 313 electric multiple units. The new service was branded by British Rail as the North London Link, and some signs using this name still exist.

In December 2006, as with the Poplar branch (see above), the line between Stratford and North Woolwich was permanently closed to make a way for a future DLR extension from Template:LUL stations to Stratford International (opening February 2011). The section south of Canning Town was not used by the DLR as it is largely duplicated by the DLR King George V branch. Instead, the section will become part of Crossrail's branch to Abbey Wood (opening 2018). The section south of Stratford had always been the Cinderella end of the line, when there were operating problems it was common for trains to be turned short at Stratford.

TfL

The North London Line, as part of Silverlink Metro, along with the West London Line, Gospel Oak to Barking Line and the Watford DC Line, was transferred to Transport for London (TfL) in 2007 to form its new London Overground service. TfL began to remodel stations, integrate lines and following the transfer and extension of the East London Line, aims to create an orbital rail service. TfL also brought in new trains and the line, which previously appeared on tube maps following a public campaign, gained its own colour.

Former services

In addition to the primary Broad Street - Template:LUL stations service there were services that linked Broad Street with Template:LUL stations and Watford Junction on the West Coast Main Line. Most of these were routed via the line between South Hampstead and Camden Road, calling at Primrose Hill, although some travelled via Hampstead Heath and switched to the Watford line at Template:LUL stations. By the time that Broad Street closed in 1986 the Watford services operated only in the rush hours, and they were diverted to Liverpool Street by way of a new link in Hackney, known as the Graham Road Curve. However, with trains frequently cancelled, and some timed to arrive at Template:LUL stations station after the start of the working day (plus the evening workings also being timed to not be suitable for office workers), patronage was very low and after a few years they were withdrawn.

In 2000, Anglia Railways started a service between Basingstoke and Ipswich, utilising parts of the North London Line. The service was called London Crosslink and ran up to five times a day at roughly two-hourly intervals. The service called only at principal stations such as Staines, Feltham and Brentford. On the North London Line, the trains called only at Template:LUL stations, Template:LUL stations, Camden Road (some services), West Hampstead and Template:LUL stations. The service was withdrawn in 2002.

The AC electrification of the eastern part of the North London Line uses the previously unelectrified northern pair of tracks, which were also partially singled at the same time. Between Canonbury and Template:LUL stations there is a line which links to the East Coast Main Line at Template:LUL stations station. This used to carry passenger trains to / from various North London stations (such as Edgware, Alexandra Palace, High Barnet, Welwyn Garden City and others) over part of the North London Line to Broad Street Station; however, since the opening of the Great Northern Electrics suburban electrification which in the 1970s saw trains being diverted into Template:LUL stations and London King's Cross stations, this link has only been used for freight trains. It too was singled concurrent with the AC electrification of the eastern part of the North London Line.

Route

Geographical map of the North London Line

Track

Most of the line runs in a curve across north London. Only Template:LUL stations and Template:LUL stations stations at the western end are south of the River Thames. The river crossing is made by Kew Railway Bridge on tracks which are shared with the London Underground District Line. The location of the eastern extremity has varied over the years. Between 1944 and 1986 it was at Broad Street station, then it switched to North Woolwich. It was cut back to Template:LUL stations. A tunnel, the Hampstead Heath tunnel, runs under Hampstead between Finchley Road & Frognal and Hampstead Heath. The line is double track throughout with a mix of triple and quadruple track between Camden Road and Dalston Kingsland. The former North Woolwich branch included a section of single track between Custom House and North Woolwich stations, and the Broad Street branch was at one time formed of quadruple track.

During the February-May 2010 closure, stations at Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, Template:LUL stations and Canonbury were extensively rebuilt. The through route was moved to the north side of the cutting, to allow the extended East London Line to serve Highbury & Islington and Canonbury on a pair of completely segregated tracks occupying the former route on the south side of the cutting. West of Highbury and Islington, the passenger line switches to the inner pair of tracks, while the outer pair are for freight train use, all tracks under overhead wires. Once the extension is complete, there will therefore be four tracks between Dalston (Western) Junction and shortly east of Camden Road.

Electric supply

The line is electrified using the third rail system from Richmond to Acton Central. Overhead lines are used from Acton Central to Stratford. The line to Broad Street used third rail supply and when the through service to North Woolwich started in 1985 trains used the third rail throughout. When the trains were replaced a few years later by dual-system Class 313 trains it became possible to use the overhead electrification system which had been added to parts of the line for the benefit of freight trains. There had been some unexpected difficulties with earth currents from the third rail system which this overcame. This usage was steadily extended and trains had to make a number of changes between electrification systems during their short journey. These were at Dalston Kingsland, Camden Road and Acton Central.

Connections

The line crosses or comes into contact with a very large number of railway lines, especially lines radiating from central London. This does provide opportunities to move between separate sectors of suburban London without having to enter the central zone.

Interchanges shown on the tube map

Other interchanges

Former interchanges

  • at North Woolwich passengers could cross the Thames via the Woolwich foot tunnel or the free ferry to Woolwich Arsenal station for connections on the North Kent line to Medway Towns, Gravesend, Dartford, Sidcup, Abbey Wood, Blackheath, Lewisham, Greenwich and Central London

Current operations

Rolling stock

Old vs new: a Class 313 and its replacement, a Class 378 Capitalstar at Richmond

London Overground uses Class 378 Capitalstar three-car dual-voltage electric trains, compatible with both 750V DC third-rail and 25kV AC overhead power sources. The trains will be extended to four cars in 2010–11.[3] The Class 378 Capitalstars replace the Class 313 trains, which were withdrawn from the route in February 2010.

Service levels

Despite published performance figures[4] the North London Line is regarded by frequent travellers as offering a poor service,[5] with extremely congested trains and an unreliable service[6] with some trains cancelled shortly before they are due to arrive. A 2006 London Assembly report described the current service as "shabby, unreliable, unsafe and overcrowded", proposing the transfer of the service to Transport for London (TfL) as a potential solution to improve the quality of the service [7] due to upgrade plans [8] which coincide with the extension of the East London line.

A report on the future of the line can be found on the London Assembly website.[9]

Current development

Map of the projected London Overground network, with the NLL connected to other lines

East London Line extension

By February 2011, the extended East London Line will connect to the NLL with ELL services joining the line west of Dalston Kingsland, running to Template:LUL stations.[10]

Increased train frequency

By 2011, according to TfL, all lines will be provided with a 'turn up and go' service, which means a minimum of 4 trains per hour in both directions.[11]

Planned service patterns[12] are:

  • 4 tph Stratford - Camden Road - Gospel Oak - Willesden Junction - Richmond (as current service)
  • 2 tph Stratford - Camden Road - Gospel Oak - Willesden Junction - Clapham Junction
  • 2 tph Stratford - Camden Road

Proposed developments

Maiden Lane

Maiden Lane station may be reopened by Camden Council[13] however the Office of Rail Regulation has not included this in the current plans.[14]

Crossrail to Hounslow

Hounslow council proposed that part of the North London Line be used as a branch of Crossrail to Hounslow.[15] This would see Crossrail services stopping at Acton Central and South Acton. However it was not included in the initial Crossrail bill, but could potentially form part of a later extension.

Old Oak Common

Under the former government's plans for High Speed 2 line from London Euston to Birmingham; a new station at Old Oak Common Railway Station would be built by 2025 serving the North London Line, West London Line, High Speed 2 and Crossrail. However the new government elected in 2010 does not favour this plan.

North Acton

Another new station at Template:LUL stations is proposed for interchange with the Central Line. As this may require the central line station being moved to the east, it is merely an aspiration.

Closed stations

Silverlink Metro 313117 at North Woolwich on 9 December 2006, the final day of service at that station

Closed stations apart from those on the closed sections of the line are:

City Extension

On 1 November 1865 the NLR opened its City Extension mostly on a viaduct from a triangular junction at Dalston to Broad Street in the City with these stations:

The extension closed on 30 June 1986, but although the track was lifted the viaduct remains in place and is partially used for the East London Line development.

The extended East London Line will be operated by London Overground, the operators of passenger services on the North London Line, with services eventually running as far as Highbury & Islington in the north for interchange with the Victoria line.

North Woolwich section

On 10 December 2006, the line between Stratford and North Woolwich was closed to allow building between Template:LUL stations and Template:LUL stations of a Docklands Light Railway line to Stratford International. Part of the south end of closed section is to be used for Crossrail.[16]

NLL stations closed were:

DLR and Jubilee Line services are not affected at the first three of those stations.

The DLR line to Stratford International will use the former NLL low level platforms at Stratford. NLL trains now terminate at new platforms on the north side of the high level station.

Trivia

References

  1. ^ "Route 6 - North London Line and Thameside : 2009 Route Plan" (PDF). Network Rail. 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
  2. ^ "London Overground to close from Gospel Oak to Stratford as part of £326m upgrade to deliver longer, more frequent trains". TfL. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 06 February 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help) [dead link]
  3. ^ Transport for London - £36m contract to bring extra rail carriages for London Overground
  4. ^ "Silverlink rises to second position in the national performance league". 2006-09-18. Retrieved 2007-10-26. Association of Train Operating Companies [1] Press Releases
  5. ^ Sharp, Rachel (2007-10-24). " TfL to take on rail network". Ealing Times. Retrieved 2007-10-26.
  6. ^ " Braced for rail strikes". Hackney Gazette. 2007-10-26. Retrieved 2007-10-26.
  7. ^ London Assembly - Light at end of the tunnel for London's forgotten railway
  8. ^ Always Touch Out - London Overground & Orbirail
  9. ^ London's forgotten railway (PDF)
  10. ^ Transport for London - East London Railway project
  11. ^ "Next steps | Transport for London". Tfl.gov.uk. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  12. ^ "Sections 17/18 : Current applications : Track access : Access consultations : Consultations : Office of Rail Regulation". Rail-reg.gov.uk. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  13. ^ King's Cross Development plan (PDF)
  14. ^ "Sections 17/18 - Section 17 and 18 - new track access contracts : Office of Rail Regulation". Rail-reg.gov.uk. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  15. ^ "A4" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  16. ^ Transport for London - Stratford International Extension
  17. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_Map#Non-Underground_lines_on_the_standard_tube_map Non-Underground lines on the standard tube map

Bibliography

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