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London's West London Orbital line could cost up to £900m, FoI reveals
A freedom-of-information disclosure reported by MyLondon puts the cost of Transport for London's proposed West London Orbital line at up to £900 million; the 18.5 km route would link Hounslow and Hendon, with a public consultation closing on November 18, 2026.
Why it matters
A freedom-of-information request disclosed by MyLondon shows the proposed West London Orbital (WLO) line could cost Transport for London (TfL) up to £900 million. The line would form a new branch of the London Overground network, running 18.5 km between Hounslow in west London and Hendon in north London along railway lines used mainly by freight trains, which have carried no regular passenger service for over a century. Planners intend to run four to six trains per hour.
The route would serve 15 stations, including Hendon, Brent Cross West, Neasden, Harlesden, Old Oak Common, Acton, Kew Bridge, Brentford, Syon Lane, Isleworth and Hounslow. City Hall estimates the line could deliver roughly £300 million in economic growth during its first decade of operation, alongside thousands of new homes and jobs.
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Construction is not expected to begin until the early 2030s, with passenger services targeted for the mid-2030s, subject to ministerial approval and funding. TfL has opened a public consultation on the proposals, which closes on November 18, 2026.
David Rowe, TfL's Director of Investment Planning, said the consultation is an important opportunity for people to shape the future of the new London Overground route, adding that making better use of existing rail infrastructure can improve connections between communities and support growth across west and north-west London. Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport, said the scheme would use a line currently only used for freight to transform travel in north and north-west London.
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