Starting November 20, London Overground passengers will discover new line names and colors, making navigation easier across the capital. This ambitious project by Transport for London (TfL) aims to simplify travel and celebrate London’s rich cultural and historical diversity.
A gradual transformation
From November 20, the new line names and colors will be gradually unveiled in stations and on TfL’s information channels. This rollout, one of the largest ever undertaken by TfL, involves updating 6,000 directional signs, tube maps, digital screens, and audio-visual announcements in trains and stations.
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The new lines in detail
The London Overground lines will now be identified by distinct names and colors :
Lioness (Watford Junction to Euston) – Yellow
Mildmay (Richmond and Clapham Junction to Stratford) – Blue
Windrush (Highbury and Islington to New Cross, Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace, and West Croydon) – Red
Weaver (Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt, and Chingford) – Brown
Suffragette (Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside) – Green
Liberty (Romford to Upminster) – Grey
These names were chosen in collaboration with stakeholders, customers, staff, historians, and local communities, reflecting London’s history and culture.
Positive impact on passengers
Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, emphasized the importance of this initiative: “Individual line colors and names have helped customers navigate the Tube for over a century, which is why we wanted to adopt a similar approach for the London Overground. These changes will help improve customer confidence when traveling and encourage more people to use our services.”
Enriched experience
To help users get accustomed to these changes, TfL has launched a podcast series called “Mind the Gap,” exploring the history behind each line name. Additionally, in partnership with the hiking app Go Jauntly, six self-guided walks have been created to uncover the stories behind each line name and visit points of interest. With these new names, TfL aims not only to make navigation easier for passengers but also to celebrate London’s diversity and history, making every journey a bit more special.
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