Mayor of London eyes Great Northern and Southeastern rail takeover
Briefly

The Mayor of London's newly announced growth plan aims to enhance public transport systems, especially in Outer London, acknowledging the shift in commuter patterns. It outlines ambitions to devolve control over Southeastern and Great Northern rail services, while emphasizing the benefits of improved connections to the wider southeast. The report highlights critical projects like the Bakerloo line extension and explores the potential impact of Crossrail 2, alongside the need for stable funding to support London’s transport strategies over the long term.
The Mayor of London aims to improve public transport, highlighting the need for better connections in Outer London and a vision to devolve control over rail services.
The new growth plan emphasizes stabilizing transport funding against the volatile year-to-year nature of London's transport budget versus longer-term government plans.
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