UK Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin and the Mayor of London Boris Johnson have launched a vision on a new era of rail travel for London and the south east. A new prospectus published by DfT and TfL sets out a commitment to improving capacity and service levels across the region’s rail network, ensuring that it is able to support the capital’s growing population and help drive the economy.
The proposals include the introducing more frequent services, the creation of a London Suburban Metro service, developing new rail lines, creating a better travel environment and delivering a seamless and integrated service.
The proposals would see the transfer of rail services that operate mostly or wholly within the Greater London boundary to TfL when the current franchises are due for renewal. This could include inner suburban rail services from London Bridge, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Moorgate, Victoria and Waterloo. The transfer of inner suburban rail services to TfL, which is accountable to the Mayor, will be introduced whilst ensuring service improvements for all and no detrimental effect on fares or longer distance services.
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