Hounslow to Hendon Overground plans move forward

Four new stations would be built along the route of the West London Orbital under the plans

Plans for a new Overground line from Hounslow in west London, to Hendon in the north, have progressed after London mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed there were "feasible solutions" for all elements of the project.

The next phase of the West London Orbital scheme includes carrying out design work, subject to financial constraints.

In 2021, Transport for London (TfL) estimated the total cost of the project to be between £430m and £610m.

If completed, TfL hopes to see the line carrying passengers by the early 2030s.

A map of the proposed new Overground line through west London suburbs

'Nearing completion'

An update on the scheme was given by Mr Khan in response to a written question from Gareth Roberts, a Liberal Democrat on the London Assembly.

Mr Khan said: "The current stage of development is now nearing completion.

"To deliver the scheme, funding would be needed from local sources and national Government as well as TfL and Greater London Authority."

He added the West London Orbital was one of his priorities for expansion of London’s transport network.

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The proposed route starts in Hounslow before following the existing South Western Railway course through Isleworth, Syon Lane and Brentford.

The service would end in Harlesden and Neasden, before potentially splitting in two directions - one to Hendon via Brent Cross, and the other to West Hampstead via Cricklewood.