TfL are inviting Londoners to share their opinions on the new Overground Line
Londoners are now being asked to share their views on TfL’s plan for a new 18.5km West London line, an Overground service designed to fill a ‘key missing link’ in the transport network and lead to 25,000 new homes.
Londoners have been invited to share their views on plans for a new overground service linking Hendon and Hounslow. The 18.5km passenger route is currently only used for freight across West and Northwest London.
TfL are inviting passengers to share their views on the West London Orbital project from Wednesday, September 23, until Wednesday, November 18, 2026. According to TfL, the new overground route would provide a “key missing link” in London’s rail network, improving connections between Brent Cross, Neasden, Harlesden, Old Oak Common, Acton, Brentford and Hounslow.
If approved, the scheme could support the delivery of 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and £1.3 bn to the wider economy, while also removing 650,000 car journeys from the road each year. The plans are in the early stages, with TfL agreeing to provide £6.5 million earlier this year to support the next phase of design, modelling, and public consultation.
The new proposed stations include Neasden, Harlesden, Old Oak Common Lane and Lionel Road, and while these will be newly developed for the line, TfL is also looking to improve a number of existing stations to support the West London Orbital service.
David Rowe, TfL’s Director of Investment Planning, said: “This consultation is an important opportunity for people to shape the future of this new London Overground route. By making better use of existing rail infrastructure, we can improve connections between communities and support growth across west and northwest London.
“We want to ensure that everyone understands the proposals and has the opportunity to share their views. All feedback will be carefully considered as we continue to develop the scheme with our partners.”
Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor of London for Transport, said: “The Mayor and I are delighted that TfL is taking this important first step in proposals to add a brand-new line to the London Overground network, utilising a line currently only used for freight to transform travel in north and northwest London.
“As well as connecting communities and improving access to vital places like schools, hospitals and transport hubs, this innovative rail project means we can drive regeneration and growth not only along the new route but across our great city – unlocking homes, jobs and opportunities.
“The Mayor and I encourage Londoners to have their say in the consultation and help shape this exciting new transport connection as we continue building a better, greener, more prosperous London for everyone.”
TfL says the new service is called the West London Orbital because it would run around London rather than straight into the centre, “forming a kind of arc through West and Northwest London”.
Erin Walsh, Director at West London Alliance, said: “This could unlock west London’s economic potential, connecting people and places across the sub-region. As the partnership of the seven west London local authorities, we encourage everyone with an interest in west London to have their say and help shape this once-in-a-generation opportunity.”
