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New Overground line set to link up west London - as TfL seeks feedback on planned 11-mile route

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Place, T. (2026, September 23). New Overground line set to link up west London - as TfL seeks feedback on planned 11-mile route. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/west-london-orbital-overground-route-consultation-hendon-hounslow-b1298067.html

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Transport for London (TfL) is planning an 11-mile Overground line connecting areas like Brent Cross, Neasden, Harlesden, Acton, Brentford, and Hounslow. The scheme could remove around 650,000 car journeys annually and support the development of 25,000 homes, create 11,500 jobs, and generate up to £1.3 billion in economic benefits. TfL seeks public feedback on the proposal, which includes six trains per hour during peak times, ahead of a funding decision expected in 2027.

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TfL announced plans for a new 11-mile Overground line linking west London areas including Brent Cross, Neasden, Harlesden, Acton, Brentford, and Hounslow. Deputy Mayor Seb Dance stated the project could remove around 650,000 car journeys annually across the capital. Subject to funding and approvals, the scheme aims to support up to 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and generate up to £1.3 billion in economic benefits. TfL received a £6.65 million funding package earlier this year for design work and public consultation. A decision on whether to proceed with the project will be made in 2027. Mayor Sadiq Khan emphasized that the new line would improve connections, unlock housing developments, support jobs, enhance air quality, and reduce congestion.

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Plans include up to six trains per hour linking areas such as Brent Cross, Neasden, Harlesden, Acton, Brentford and Hounslow, asserted

Plans → include → Cross

TfL believes that the scheme could remove around 650,000 car journeys a year across the capital. uncertain

scheme → believe → capital

Subject to funding and approvals, the new route could support the delivery of around 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs and up to £1.3 billion in wider economic benefits. uncertain

route → support → benefits

A funding package of up to £6.65m to support the next phase of design, modelling and public consultation work was agreed earlier this year, and a decision on whether to seek powers to build the scheme will be made in 2027. asserted

decision → support → 2027

Flagging the consultation on X, Lord Sadiq Khan wrote: “From Hounslow to Hendon, without the detour. asserted

Khan → flag → detour

The proposed West London Orbital would create a new passenger rail link, unlock 25,000+ homes, support thousands of jobs, improve air quality and help cut congestion.” asserted

Orbital → propose → congestion

David Rowe, TfL’s Director of Investment Planning, said: "This consultation is an important opportunity for people to shape the future of this new London Overground route. asserted

people → say → route

By making better use of existing rail infrastructure, we can improve connections between communities and support growth across west and northwest London. asserted

we → make → London

"We want to ensure that everyone understands the proposals and has the opportunity to share their views. asserted

everyone → want → views

All feedback will be carefully considered as we continue to develop the scheme with our partners." asserted

we → consider → partners

Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor of London for Transport, said: "The Mayor and I are delighted that TfL is taking this important first step in proposals to add a brand-new line to the London Overground network, utilising a line currently only used for freight to transform travel in north and northwest London. asserted

TfL → say → London

As well as connecting communities and improving access to vital places like schools, hospitals and transport hubs, this innovative rail project means we can drive regeneration and growth not only along the new route but across our great city – unlocking homes, jobs and opportunities. asserted

we → connect → homes

The Mayor and I encourage Londoners to have their say in the consultation and help shape this exciting new transport connection as we continue building a better, greener, more prosperous London for everyone." asserted

we → encourage → everyone

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