Old Oak Common
| Old Oak Common | |
|---|---|
 Old Oak Common Railway Maintenance Depot | |
  Old Oak Common Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 9,175 |
| OS grid reference | TQ216823 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | NW10 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Old Oak Common is an area of London between Harlesden and East Acton known for its railway depots, particularly Old Oak Common TMD. Further south lies an open area, Wormwood Scrubs Park, and Wormwood Scrubs prison. Willesden Junction station lies to the north of the area. In the mid nineteenth century it was a centre for pig farming.
History
Originally Old Oak Common was a stretch of land defined by what became the Harrow Road at its northern end, and its eastern edge was the northern source of Stamford Brook, forming a boundary with Wormwood Scrubs. By 1801[1] the Paddington Canal had cut it in half, further reducing its size. With the coming of the railways, most of the common was lost and what remained became part of Wormwood Scrubs.
The Great Western Railway Company's main lines from London Paddington (the Great Western Main Line (GWML) of 1838-1841 to Bristol, and the 1903 "New North Main Line" to the Great Western and Great Central Joint Railway at Northolt) divided at Old Oak junction.
Railway use
As of 2014 the GWML has a regular passenger service; the NNML (now partially singled) is used by freight trains and empty coaching stock movements with just one weekday passenger train each way between Gerrards Cross and London Paddington via West Ruislip.[2]
A station, to be known as Old Oak Common railway station is planned, which will offer interchange between mainline trains, Crossrail and the High Speed 2 line to Birmingham. Additional rail interchanges may be provided with the construction of two new London Overground stations, Hythe Road on the West London line and Old Oak Common Lane on the North London line.[3][4]
In summer 2011, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham launched a wide-ranging 'Park Royal City' plan for Old Oak Common, including the proposed station, and with light-rail lines to the surrounding areas.[5]
Regeneration
In December 2013, The Independent reported that Antony Spencer, Founder of Stadium Capital Development, is to head up a £5 Billion regeneration scheme in the area, with partner Queens Park Rangers. The proposal includes new homes, office, retail outlets, and a proposed football stadium for QPR.[6]
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation was established in 2015 to lead regeneration and planning work.
References
- ^ Paddington Canal#The branches
- ^ http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/sites/default/files/May_2010_timetable_0.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ "First glimpse of how two new London Overground stations could look". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Have your say on two potential new London Overground stations at Old Oak". TfL Consultation Hub. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
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"Launch of 'Park Royal City'". London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Archived from the original on 17 October 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/qpr-club-announce-exciting-plans-for-a-new-40000seat-stadium-in-old-oak-to-cement-their-place-in-west-london-9002317.html
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