London Overground changes see new line names and colours adopted
London has announced that the six lines making up the London Overground network are each to receive unique names and line colours in a significant change to the appearance of the city’s transport network.
London Overground came into use in 2007 when TFL took over four suburban railway lines, with the routes making up the network all identified on transport maps by an orange line. However, the network has since grown and research by TFL has indicated that some passengers find the existing London Overground network confusing and would find it easier to navigate if it wasn’t identified by one single colour and name. Accordingly, each of the six London Overground lines are now being given new names and line colours. TFL says this will make it easier for customers to navigate London’s transport network, while also celebrating the city’s diverse culture and history. The new names and colours will be represented on the next revised tube map, on train line diagrams, at stations, and on digital journey planning tools such as TFL Go. However, the orange roundel will continue to be used throughout the London Overground network. The new line names and colours are: ■ Dark yellow parallel lines – The Lioness line: Euston to Watford Junction. ■ Blue parallel lines – The Mildmay line: Stratford to Richmond/ Clapham Junction.
■ Red parallel lines – The Windrush line: Highbury & Islington to Clapham Junction/new Cross/crystal Palace/ West Croydon.
■ Maroon parallel lines – The Weaver line: Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/ Enfield Town/chingford.
■ Green parallel lines – The Suffragette line: Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside.
■ Grey parallel lines – The Liberty line: Romford to Upminster.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “This is a hugely exciting moment, transforming how we think about London’s transport engagement with passengers, network. Giving each of the Overhistorians, and local communities, ground lines distinct colours and reflecting the heritage and diversity identities will make it simpler and of our amazing city.” easier for passengers to get around. TFL says that stakeholders, custom“In reimagining London’s tube ers, historians, industry experts and map, we are also honouring and communities have played key roles celebrating different parts of in suggesting the new names through London’s unique local histor y independent engagement, which and culture. The new names and took place ahead of the decision colours have been chosen through made for the final six names.