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Mayor of London aims for growth through Overground takeover of suburban routes

A London Overground Class 710 Aventra stands at Watford Junction in May 2023. The station is the terminus of the Lioness Line (the Watford DC line) from Euston.  ALAMY.

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan believes that handing over some Southeastern and Great Northern suburban rail routes to London Overground is vital for the capital’s economic success over the next decade. He wants to see more services, better stations, and cheaper fares.




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