Night Overground services will begin in east London on 15 December, making travelling at night easier for thousands of Londoners, according to an announcement made by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The 24-hour services will operate on Friday and Saturday nights on the London Overground between New Cross Gate and Dalston Junction, extending to Highbury & Islington next year. The lines concerned are the Central line; Victoria line; Jubilee line; Northern line; and Piccadilly line. All stations along the route will be staffed at all times while trains are running, with CCTV, modern lighting and help points throughout.
The announcement comes as London Overground celebrates 10 years of successful service. Since its launch in November 2007, London Overground has grown to be the third largest rail operator in the UK, providing a vital transport link for millions of Londoners, creating an orbital route around inner London and serving 23 of the Capital’s boroughs, as well as southern Hertfordshire.
“The Overground has transformed travel across the capital in the last 10 years, opening up areas of London and setting a new standard for quality of service on the rail network. We continue to improve the service every year and I’m delighted that we can bring night services to the East London line for the first time ever next month. The Night Tube has proven such a success with Londoners, I know the Night Overground will help thousands more who are working through the night or out enjoying our capital’s nightlife,” the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said.
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