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What are the new London Overground line names? Rail network set for rebrand

London's Overground lines will receive new names and colours to make it easier for passengers to navigate the system.
The new names and colours have been chosen to reflect the heritage and diversity of London and celebrate local history and culture.

London Overground: new names and colours for six lines revealed

The London Overground will be rebranded into six lines with names inspired by the capital's modern history.
The new names and line colors aim to simplify the maps and routes for customers and celebrate London's cultural diversity.

London Overground rebrand will see different sections given own name and colour

London Overground to be renamed and rebranded for easier navigation
Each branch of the network will have a different name and color

The old London Overground signs are being sold off

The rebranding of the London Overground includes selling vintage signs, helping fund the London Transport Museum.
Prices for the signs range from £300 to £950, emphasizing their collectible nature.

Six lines, six walks: we explore London's Overground reboot on foot

The rebranding of London's Overground lines celebrates neighborhood identities and diverse histories.

New Overground Line names: everything we know about the rebranding

London Overground is rebranding with new names and colors to enhance navigation and celebrate London's diverse communities, starting November 20.

What are the new London Overground line names? Rail network set for rebrand

London's Overground lines will receive new names and colours to make it easier for passengers to navigate the system.
The new names and colours have been chosen to reflect the heritage and diversity of London and celebrate local history and culture.

London Overground: new names and colours for six lines revealed

The London Overground will be rebranded into six lines with names inspired by the capital's modern history.
The new names and line colors aim to simplify the maps and routes for customers and celebrate London's cultural diversity.

London Overground rebrand will see different sections given own name and colour

London Overground to be renamed and rebranded for easier navigation
Each branch of the network will have a different name and color

The old London Overground signs are being sold off

The rebranding of the London Overground includes selling vintage signs, helping fund the London Transport Museum.
Prices for the signs range from £300 to £950, emphasizing their collectible nature.

Six lines, six walks: we explore London's Overground reboot on foot

The rebranding of London's Overground lines celebrates neighborhood identities and diverse histories.

New Overground Line names: everything we know about the rebranding

London Overground is rebranding with new names and colors to enhance navigation and celebrate London's diverse communities, starting November 20.
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More details emerge in plans to add step-free access to Gunnersbury Station

Gunnersbury station in west London may soon see step-free access through refurbishment linked to a neighboring office block conversion.

How much did it cost to rename the London Overground lines? Full expense of new line names revealed

The London Overground is undergoing a costly rebranding, totaling £6.3 million, due to extensive map and signage updates.
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TfL has launched six scenic walks themed around the new Overground line names

The new London Overground line names celebrate local history and significant communities through themed walking routes.

Overground lines named in ceremony in east London

The six London Overground lines have been renamed to enhance navigation and celebrate cultural heritage.

Goodbye Overground, hello Weaver and Suffragette: Why TfL's revamp makes travel alerts smarter

The renaming of the London Overground aims to improve clarity and regional notifications, despite sparking significant public backlash over the changes.

Even MORE Overground severe delays after major disruption earlier in day

The London Overground is facing significant delays and cancellations due to a fire and third rail malfunction.

Major disruption on train line after fallen tree blocks track

Disruption in London Overground service due to a fallen tree between Romford and Upminster.

London Overground faces major change as Sadiq Khan makes announcement

The London Overground will receive individual line names and colours to make the network easier to navigate.
The change to the London Overground will require one of the biggest changes in the history of the capital's Tube map.

TfL has launched six scenic walks themed around the new Overground line names

The new London Overground line names celebrate local history and significant communities through themed walking routes.

Overground lines named in ceremony in east London

The six London Overground lines have been renamed to enhance navigation and celebrate cultural heritage.

Goodbye Overground, hello Weaver and Suffragette: Why TfL's revamp makes travel alerts smarter

The renaming of the London Overground aims to improve clarity and regional notifications, despite sparking significant public backlash over the changes.

Even MORE Overground severe delays after major disruption earlier in day

The London Overground is facing significant delays and cancellations due to a fire and third rail malfunction.

Major disruption on train line after fallen tree blocks track

Disruption in London Overground service due to a fallen tree between Romford and Upminster.

London Overground faces major change as Sadiq Khan makes announcement

The London Overground will receive individual line names and colours to make the network easier to navigate.
The change to the London Overground will require one of the biggest changes in the history of the capital's Tube map.
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New tube map arrives with more changes than just the Overground renaming

The London Overground has undergone significant name and aesthetic changes in its maps, enhancing clarity and functionality.

London Overground Map: here's what the renaming of the lines will look like and where they go

The London Overground has been rebranded with new names and updated maps for better navigation.
Key new lines include Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette, and Liberty.
#transport

Elizabeth line, Overground and DLR all face east London closures this weekend

A series of track closures for TfL services will disrupt the Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth line, and London Overground in east London this weekend.

London Overground line names and colours roll out

TfL is enhancing London Overground identities to improve navigation and passenger confidence.

Big changes to London Overground names and colours set to be rolled out

TfL is introducing a major navigation update for London Overground, enhancing navigability and customer confidence with new signs, maps, and audiovisual systems.

It's official: London's Overground lines are getting new names and colours

London's Overground network is getting a rebrand with each route getting its own line name and colour.
The new names and colours are inspired by various themes such as the Lionesses football team, the Windrush generation, and the Suffragette movement.

Elizabeth line, Overground and DLR all face east London closures this weekend

A series of track closures for TfL services will disrupt the Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth line, and London Overground in east London this weekend.

London Overground line names and colours roll out

TfL is enhancing London Overground identities to improve navigation and passenger confidence.

Big changes to London Overground names and colours set to be rolled out

TfL is introducing a major navigation update for London Overground, enhancing navigability and customer confidence with new signs, maps, and audiovisual systems.

It's official: London's Overground lines are getting new names and colours

London's Overground network is getting a rebrand with each route getting its own line name and colour.
The new names and colours are inspired by various themes such as the Lionesses football team, the Windrush generation, and the Suffragette movement.
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#transport-for-london

'Disney-fication of history': London Tory criticises new Overground line names

The London Overground's new line names faced criticism at City Hall for Disney-fying history.
Transport for London named the Goblin line the Suffragette line to honor Annie Huggett, but it caused controversy.

The New Names And Colours Will Start Being Officially Revealed At Overground Stations From Tomorrow

London Overground will introduce six new line names and colors starting November 20, enhancing navigation for passengers.

London Overground name changes to start tomorrow

The London Overground name changes will improve navigation for passengers with a phased rollout starting November 20th.

London Overground planning 150 million maintenance contract

Transport for London (TfL) planning a £150 million maintenance project for the London Overground.

TfL rules out regular London Overground trains to London Bridge

London Overground trains unlikely to run into London Bridge regularly due to expected increase in Southern service frequency by 2025.

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend

Some stations will be closed or partly closed on the London Underground and Overground this weekend for essential work.
To get the most up-to-date information, commuters can use the TfL app or website.

'Disney-fication of history': London Tory criticises new Overground line names

The London Overground's new line names faced criticism at City Hall for Disney-fying history.
Transport for London named the Goblin line the Suffragette line to honor Annie Huggett, but it caused controversy.

The New Names And Colours Will Start Being Officially Revealed At Overground Stations From Tomorrow

London Overground will introduce six new line names and colors starting November 20, enhancing navigation for passengers.

London Overground name changes to start tomorrow

The London Overground name changes will improve navigation for passengers with a phased rollout starting November 20th.

London Overground planning 150 million maintenance contract

Transport for London (TfL) planning a £150 million maintenance project for the London Overground.

TfL rules out regular London Overground trains to London Bridge

London Overground trains unlikely to run into London Bridge regularly due to expected increase in Southern service frequency by 2025.

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend

Some stations will be closed or partly closed on the London Underground and Overground this weekend for essential work.
To get the most up-to-date information, commuters can use the TfL app or website.
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#tfl

Public to create sign for renamed Overground line

Community involvement in creating a tapestry for the new Weaver line symbolizes collaboration and celebrates local artistic heritage.

New map shows free drinking fountains on the London Overground

TfL is expanding access to free drinking water at London Overground stations to promote hydration and reduce single-use plastic.

Tim Dunn's podcast takes a look at the London Overground's Weaver line

The final episode of 'Mind the Gap' podcast explores the history of the London Overground's Weaver line and its connection to east London's textile industry.

Three 'unsung Havering heroes' honoured for helping others

Three Havering residents have been honored for their community contributions related to the new London Overground Liberty line.

Public to create sign for renamed Overground line

Community involvement in creating a tapestry for the new Weaver line symbolizes collaboration and celebrates local artistic heritage.

New map shows free drinking fountains on the London Overground

TfL is expanding access to free drinking water at London Overground stations to promote hydration and reduce single-use plastic.

Tim Dunn's podcast takes a look at the London Overground's Weaver line

The final episode of 'Mind the Gap' podcast explores the history of the London Overground's Weaver line and its connection to east London's textile industry.

Three 'unsung Havering heroes' honoured for helping others

Three Havering residents have been honored for their community contributions related to the new London Overground Liberty line.
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#public-transport

RingRail - the 1973 railway plan that paved the way for the London Overground

The RingRail plan anticipated a shift from car dependency to an integrated public transport system in London.

London travel news LIVE: Overground chaos as signal fault halts trains between Willesden Junction and Camden Road

Morning rush-hour chaos for London Overground commuters due to significant signal faults and service suspensions.

London travel news LIVE: Six-mile tailbacks along North Circular following crash in Walthamstow

A crash in north London led to significant traffic delays during rush hour, affecting nearby roads and public transport.

London's weekly railway news

Efforts to reduce noise on the London Underground have cost nearly £30m in the past five years.
The Elizabeth line faces challenges including lack of toilets, information, and engineering delays.
Various rail networks in London are experiencing upgrades, incidents, and improvements like step-free access at stations.

RingRail - the 1973 railway plan that paved the way for the London Overground

The RingRail plan anticipated a shift from car dependency to an integrated public transport system in London.

London travel news LIVE: Overground chaos as signal fault halts trains between Willesden Junction and Camden Road

Morning rush-hour chaos for London Overground commuters due to significant signal faults and service suspensions.

London travel news LIVE: Six-mile tailbacks along North Circular following crash in Walthamstow

A crash in north London led to significant traffic delays during rush hour, affecting nearby roads and public transport.

London's weekly railway news

Efforts to reduce noise on the London Underground have cost nearly £30m in the past five years.
The Elizabeth line faces challenges including lack of toilets, information, and engineering delays.
Various rail networks in London are experiencing upgrades, incidents, and improvements like step-free access at stations.
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#national-rail

London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on London Overground and heavy traffic on M25

Passengers on London Overground face severe delays due to faulty freight train at Willesden Junction.
Delays on various train lines and Tube due to planned engineering works and signaling system fault.

London Overground part suspended with severe delays after fire to track

A fire near Harrow & Wealdstone caused major disruptions to London Overground services, impacting various lines and resulting in cancellations and delays.

London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on London Overground and heavy traffic on M25

Passengers on London Overground face severe delays due to faulty freight train at Willesden Junction.
Delays on various train lines and Tube due to planned engineering works and signaling system fault.

London Overground part suspended with severe delays after fire to track

A fire near Harrow & Wealdstone caused major disruptions to London Overground services, impacting various lines and resulting in cancellations and delays.
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#engineering-works

An unusual London Overground trip is possible next weekend

Next weekend offers a rare opportunity to travel on a seldom-used section of the London Overground due to engineering works.

London Overground's Easter Sunday special into London Bridge

Easter Sunday saw a special London Overground train service to London Bridge, bringing joy to passengers.
The one-off service was well-received, with staff handing out Easter eggs and potential for future occasional services during engineering works.

London Overground trains will be calling at London Bridge on Easter Sunday

London Overground trains will be calling at London Bridge station on Easter Sunday due to engineering works.
TfL decided to run trains into London Bridge for the day so that people could get into central London.

Major London Overground section to shut this summer for essential repairs

The London Overground will be closed from July 20 to August 4 for essential engineering works.

London Overground train makes rare diversion to London Bridge station

Special London Overground service on Easter Sunday due to engineering works
Test run at London Bridge station to ensure everything works smoothly

The Thameslink and Overground changes in south London this weekend

Bus replacement services for south London routes this weekend.

An unusual London Overground trip is possible next weekend

Next weekend offers a rare opportunity to travel on a seldom-used section of the London Overground due to engineering works.

London Overground's Easter Sunday special into London Bridge

Easter Sunday saw a special London Overground train service to London Bridge, bringing joy to passengers.
The one-off service was well-received, with staff handing out Easter eggs and potential for future occasional services during engineering works.

London Overground trains will be calling at London Bridge on Easter Sunday

London Overground trains will be calling at London Bridge station on Easter Sunday due to engineering works.
TfL decided to run trains into London Bridge for the day so that people could get into central London.

Major London Overground section to shut this summer for essential repairs

The London Overground will be closed from July 20 to August 4 for essential engineering works.

London Overground train makes rare diversion to London Bridge station

Special London Overground service on Easter Sunday due to engineering works
Test run at London Bridge station to ensure everything works smoothly

The Thameslink and Overground changes in south London this weekend

Bus replacement services for south London routes this weekend.
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#network-rail

'Fewer delays and smoother journeys' promised as lines reopen after six day closure

Railway lines in Kensal Green have reopened post a 2 million upgrade, leading to fewer delays and smoother journeys.

Disruption warning as rail bridge work set to begin

Repairs on Kew Railway Bridge will improve train reliability by replacing outdated wheel timbers.

Major south London train signalling work rescheduled - but disruption still expected

The major works to install a new signalling system on the National Rail and London Overground networks has been delayed.
Network Rail is working with train operators to reschedule the project for a later date.
The upgrade has been part of a series of improvements in south London worth over £400 million.

No trains on Overground route for more than two weeks at height of summer

Network Rail started work to replace a 150-year-old railway bridge in Hackney, leading to 16 days of line closure and disruptions for various stations.

'Fewer delays and smoother journeys' promised as lines reopen after six day closure

Railway lines in Kensal Green have reopened post a 2 million upgrade, leading to fewer delays and smoother journeys.

Disruption warning as rail bridge work set to begin

Repairs on Kew Railway Bridge will improve train reliability by replacing outdated wheel timbers.

Major south London train signalling work rescheduled - but disruption still expected

The major works to install a new signalling system on the National Rail and London Overground networks has been delayed.
Network Rail is working with train operators to reschedule the project for a later date.
The upgrade has been part of a series of improvements in south London worth over £400 million.

No trains on Overground route for more than two weeks at height of summer

Network Rail started work to replace a 150-year-old railway bridge in Hackney, leading to 16 days of line closure and disruptions for various stations.
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Water fountains installed at Overground stations to keep rail users topped up

London Overground is adding more water fountains to encourage refilling reusable bottles and reduce single-use plastic waste.
#transport-disruptions

London travel news LIVE: Casualty on track causes Overground suspension as Elizabeth Line hit by severe delays

Multiple disruptions affecting London transport services due to track incidents and engineering work.

Passengers face train chaos with two lines disrupted amid strong winds

Passengers facing serious disruption on c2c and London Overground lines due to damage to overhead electric wires.

All the changes to London Overground trains in south London this weekend

Planned works will affect London Overground services between Surrey Quays and New Cross on Saturday, and between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction on Sunday.
A replacement bus service will be running between Canada Water and Clapham Junction on Sunday.

London travel news LIVE: Casualty on track causes Overground suspension as Elizabeth Line hit by severe delays

Multiple disruptions affecting London transport services due to track incidents and engineering work.

Passengers face train chaos with two lines disrupted amid strong winds

Passengers facing serious disruption on c2c and London Overground lines due to damage to overhead electric wires.

All the changes to London Overground trains in south London this weekend

Planned works will affect London Overground services between Surrey Quays and New Cross on Saturday, and between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction on Sunday.
A replacement bus service will be running between Canada Water and Clapham Junction on Sunday.
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#british-transport-police

'Casualty on tracks' shuts Overground line for hours

A casualty on the tracks led to the closure of a London Overground line for over three hours.

Police hunt thug' who knocked out man on London Overground train in Denmark Hill

Detectives are searching for a suspect involved in assaulting a passenger on the London Overground, sparking an investigation by the British Transport Police.

'Casualty on tracks' shuts Overground line for hours

A casualty on the tracks led to the closure of a London Overground line for over three hours.

Police hunt thug' who knocked out man on London Overground train in Denmark Hill

Detectives are searching for a suspect involved in assaulting a passenger on the London Overground, sparking an investigation by the British Transport Police.
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#bridge-replacement

No Overground trains this weekend during work to replace 100-year-old bridge

Some Overground services will be suspended this weekend and in February due to bridge replacement work.
The new bridge will improve safety and reliability for pedestrians, cyclists, and train passengers.

Dalston's Kingsbury Road pedestrian and cyclist bridge has reopened

London Overground bridge in Dalston reopened after replacement works. New bridge benefits cyclists, pedestrians, and London Overground passengers.

No Overground trains this weekend during work to replace 100-year-old bridge

Some Overground services will be suspended this weekend and in February due to bridge replacement work.
The new bridge will improve safety and reliability for pedestrians, cyclists, and train passengers.

Dalston's Kingsbury Road pedestrian and cyclist bridge has reopened

London Overground bridge in Dalston reopened after replacement works. New bridge benefits cyclists, pedestrians, and London Overground passengers.
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#transport-disruption

Severe delays on London Overground and c2c lines after power outage

London Overground route and c2c services blocked due to power loss in Barking.
Disruption expected to continue until around 6pm; passengers advised on alternative routes.

Strike action to hit London Overground services next week with stations to close

Strike action by RMT union members will impact London Overground services on February 19 and 20.
Some stations will be closed during the strike, while others may be unstaffed and have reduced operating hours.

Severe delays on London Overground and c2c lines after power outage

London Overground route and c2c services blocked due to power loss in Barking.
Disruption expected to continue until around 6pm; passengers advised on alternative routes.

Strike action to hit London Overground services next week with stations to close

Strike action by RMT union members will impact London Overground services on February 19 and 20.
Some stations will be closed during the strike, while others may be unstaffed and have reduced operating hours.
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Train Sim World adds London Overground expansion with Goblin "Easter Egg"

Train Sim World added the London Overground GOBLIN branch, including the Barking Riverside extension and Class 710 Aventra trains.
The game features realistic scenery of north London, offering a suburban atmosphere with residential buildings and night lighting, along with the inclusion of freight services for players.
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London Overground strike action called off, says TfL

Planned two-day strike affecting London Overground services next week canceled due to positive discussions.

The south London Overground services affected by strike days in March

RMT union members to strike on March 4 and March 5 affecting London Overground services
Customers advised to check for alternative travel options during strike days

London Overground strike called off

The strike on the London Overground has been cancelled after the union received an improved pay offer.
Members of the union will now vote on whether to accept the offer. If they reject it, a planned rail strike in March may still go ahead.

London Overground strike action called off, says TfL

Planned two-day strike affecting London Overground services next week canceled due to positive discussions.

The south London Overground services affected by strike days in March

RMT union members to strike on March 4 and March 5 affecting London Overground services
Customers advised to check for alternative travel options during strike days

London Overground strike called off

The strike on the London Overground has been cancelled after the union received an improved pay offer.
Members of the union will now vote on whether to accept the offer. If they reject it, a planned rail strike in March may still go ahead.
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#rmt-union

London Overground Strike - Stations closed and reduced services on March 4th and 5th

Train services on London Overground will be disrupted due to a strike by RMT union members on March 4th and 5th.
Specific routes affected include Gospel Oak - Barking Riverside, Stratford - Richmond/Clapham Junction, and Highbury & Islington - various destinations.

London Overground Strikes Announced For February And March

There will be four days of strike action on the London Overground in February and March.
The strike is being taken to protest against a 'below inflation pay offer' from Arriva Rail London.

Full list of London Overground strike dates in February and March

Members of the RMT union on the London Overground will be taking strike action in February and March.
The strike is in response to a below-inflation pay offer from the operator, Arriva Rail London.

More strikes have just been announced for the London Overground

The RMT union is planning two 48-hour strikes on the orange network in February and March.
The strikes are in protest of a below-inflation pay increase for workers on the London Overground.

London Overground Strike - Stations closed and reduced services on March 4th and 5th

Train services on London Overground will be disrupted due to a strike by RMT union members on March 4th and 5th.
Specific routes affected include Gospel Oak - Barking Riverside, Stratford - Richmond/Clapham Junction, and Highbury & Islington - various destinations.

London Overground Strikes Announced For February And March

There will be four days of strike action on the London Overground in February and March.
The strike is being taken to protest against a 'below inflation pay offer' from Arriva Rail London.

Full list of London Overground strike dates in February and March

Members of the RMT union on the London Overground will be taking strike action in February and March.
The strike is in response to a below-inflation pay offer from the operator, Arriva Rail London.

More strikes have just been announced for the London Overground

The RMT union is planning two 48-hour strikes on the orange network in February and March.
The strikes are in protest of a below-inflation pay increase for workers on the London Overground.
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#strikes

When are the next London Overground strikes?

RMT workers are planning strikes on London Overground due to below inflation pay offer.
Some services on London Overground will be closed or run differently during strikes.

Are the London Overground strikes cancelled? RMT union issues update

The London Overground strikes have been suspended after an improved pay offer was received by RMT.
An e-referendum will be held next week to assess the new offer.

When are the next train strikes? Aslef and RMT announce fresh action

Commuters in and out of London will be affected by strikes announced by Aslef and RMT union members in February and March.
No services will be available on Aslef strike days, and other services will have reduced operating hours between 7.30am and 6.30pm.
Train companies and London Overground will be impacted by the strikes.

London Overground Strikes Next Week Cancelled

London Overground strikes scheduled for next week have been cancelled.
RMT Union members received an improved pay offer, resulting in the cancellation of the strike.

The London Overground Strikes Next Week Have Been Called Off

The upcoming London Overground strikes have been cancelled for next week but will still go ahead in March.
The strikes were called by the RMT union due to an insufficient pay rise offer from Arriva Rail London, the company with the London Overground contract.

When are the next London Overground strikes?

RMT workers are planning strikes on London Overground due to below inflation pay offer.
Some services on London Overground will be closed or run differently during strikes.

Are the London Overground strikes cancelled? RMT union issues update

The London Overground strikes have been suspended after an improved pay offer was received by RMT.
An e-referendum will be held next week to assess the new offer.

When are the next train strikes? Aslef and RMT announce fresh action

Commuters in and out of London will be affected by strikes announced by Aslef and RMT union members in February and March.
No services will be available on Aslef strike days, and other services will have reduced operating hours between 7.30am and 6.30pm.
Train companies and London Overground will be impacted by the strikes.

London Overground Strikes Next Week Cancelled

London Overground strikes scheduled for next week have been cancelled.
RMT Union members received an improved pay offer, resulting in the cancellation of the strike.

The London Overground Strikes Next Week Have Been Called Off

The upcoming London Overground strikes have been cancelled for next week but will still go ahead in March.
The strikes were called by the RMT union due to an insufficient pay rise offer from Arriva Rail London, the company with the London Overground contract.
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London Overground rebrand is a fitting tribute to British history | Letters

London Overground line renaming stirred controversy among rail commuters
Criticism of political parties over virtue signaling and lack of focus on railway functionality
#transport-network

These are what the Overground lines were nearly named in 2015

The new names for the London Overground lines are based on important historical and cultural communities and areas throughout the capital.
This is not the first time names have been suggested for the Overground lines, with six names being proposed in 2015 but ultimately scrapped.

Tickets, please, angry Tories! You may not like the name, but you're welcome on London's Windrush line | Jonn Elledge

London's transport network is known for its unique use of language to name stations and lines, adding personality to the system.
The London Overground, which serves neglected parts of the city, has been using a uniform orange color for its routes, making it difficult to navigate.

'A waste of time' or 'excellent'? North Londoners on the Overground name changes

The renaming and recoloring of London Overground lines sparked a heated debate on Facebook.
Readers expressed concerns about the 6.3 million budget spent on these changes.

The new colours and names for the south London Overground routes

London Overground lines will receive new names and colors as part of a map overhaul
The change is aimed to make it simpler and easier for passengers to navigate the transport network

Full breakdown of how the new London Overground line names and colours work

London Overground will receive individual line names and colours to make the network easier to navigate.
The line names and colours have been chosen based on significant historical or cultural references.

New Overground line names are a 'complete waste of money', say readers

Residents on Facebook express outrage over London Overground line renaming and re-colouring.
New Overground line names include Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette and Liberty, costing 6.3 million.

These are what the Overground lines were nearly named in 2015

The new names for the London Overground lines are based on important historical and cultural communities and areas throughout the capital.
This is not the first time names have been suggested for the Overground lines, with six names being proposed in 2015 but ultimately scrapped.

Tickets, please, angry Tories! You may not like the name, but you're welcome on London's Windrush line | Jonn Elledge

London's transport network is known for its unique use of language to name stations and lines, adding personality to the system.
The London Overground, which serves neglected parts of the city, has been using a uniform orange color for its routes, making it difficult to navigate.

'A waste of time' or 'excellent'? North Londoners on the Overground name changes

The renaming and recoloring of London Overground lines sparked a heated debate on Facebook.
Readers expressed concerns about the 6.3 million budget spent on these changes.

The new colours and names for the south London Overground routes

London Overground lines will receive new names and colors as part of a map overhaul
The change is aimed to make it simpler and easier for passengers to navigate the transport network

Full breakdown of how the new London Overground line names and colours work

London Overground will receive individual line names and colours to make the network easier to navigate.
The line names and colours have been chosen based on significant historical or cultural references.

New Overground line names are a 'complete waste of money', say readers

Residents on Facebook express outrage over London Overground line renaming and re-colouring.
New Overground line names include Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette and Liberty, costing 6.3 million.
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#renaming

South east Londoners outraged over new Overground line names

Residents on Facebook are furious about the renaming and re-colouring of London Overground lines, costing 6.3 million from Khan's Greater London Authority budget.
Many people believe that the name changes are a waste of money and that the focus should be on improving train service and punctuality.

No more orange - new tube map shows the renamed London Overground lines

Plans to rename London Overground branches have been announced after consultations.
The new line names honor historical achievements and communities in London.

South east Londoners outraged over new Overground line names

Residents on Facebook are furious about the renaming and re-colouring of London Overground lines, costing 6.3 million from Khan's Greater London Authority budget.
Many people believe that the name changes are a waste of money and that the focus should be on improving train service and punctuality.

No more orange - new tube map shows the renamed London Overground lines

Plans to rename London Overground branches have been announced after consultations.
The new line names honor historical achievements and communities in London.
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The Suffragette line - The history behind the Barking to Gospel Oak route's new name

The London Overground line linking Gospel Oak and Barking will be renamed to the Suffragette line in celebration of the women's suffrage movement.
The borough of Barking and Dagenham has historical significance in connection to the Suffragettes, with Barking being home to Annie Huggett, the longest surviving suffragette.

Disabled woman has to crawl up Overground station stairs on her bottom because of lift fault

A disabled wheelchair user filmed herself crawling up the stairs at a London Overground station because the lifts were broken.
The TfL website incorrectly noted the lifts at Dalston Junction station as working.

Strikes On The London Overground Have Been Announced For February And March

Rail, Maritime, and Transport union announces London Overground staff strike
Over 300 staff, including security, control, station, and revenue staff, will be on strike

More misery for commuters as rail drivers stage yet another strike

Members of Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have gone on strike, affecting rail services in southern England.
London Overground workers are planning a separate strike over pay issues.

Flooded station causes major London Overground delays this morning

Flooding causes train delays in London
Kensal Rise station affected by heavy rainfall

What public transport is running at New Years in London? Full schedule

Check travel services this New Year's in London.
from www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago

The Overground changes affecting New Cross and Crystal Palace this weekend

London Overground closures affecting south London this weekend
No services between Highbury & Islington and New Cross or Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace or West Croydon
Alternative trains and replacement buses are available

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL stations affected this weekend

Some London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line services will be affected this weekend due to essential work. Check the TfL app or website for updates.

Tim Dunn unveils the inspiration behind the London Overground's new names

The Mind the Gap podcast series explores the inspiration behind the new names for London Overground lines, starting with the Mildmay line.
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