Transport for London is consulting on new transport connections as a result of the building of HS2 and the Elizabeth line. There would be new Overground stations at Old Oak Common Lane and Hythe Road. Details from TfL below.
CONSULTATION EVENTS
The Nadi Park Royal, 260 Old Oak Common
Lane, White City, London NW10 6DX
Monday 30 October 12:30 – 19:30
Saturday 4 November 10:30 – 16:00
Monday 6 November 12:30 – 19:30
Overview
Old Oak and Park Royal is one of London’s largest
Opportunity Areas and one of the largest development sites in the country, with
the ambition to deliver a whole new centre and community for west London which
includes 25,500 new homes and 65,000 jobs.
Old Oak is the only place where High Speed 2 (HS2), the
new high speed railway between London, the Midlands and the North, meets the
Elizabeth line, London’s new East-West railway. A new station at Old Oak Common
will open in 2026, providing both connections to the Elizabeth line, HS2 and
National Rail services and a hub for regeneration.
In 2014 we consulted on the idea of providing further
transport connections to the London Overground network at Old Oak with three
options proposed. Over 83 per cent of respondents either supported or strongly
supported this idea. There was also a clear preference for Option C which
suggested two new Overground stations; one at Hythe Road on the West London
line and one at Old Oak Common Lane on the North London line.
Following on from the 2014 consultation, working closely
with Network Rail and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
(OPDC), and co-funded by the European Commission, we have undertaken work to
develop an initial design for the potential stations at Hythe Road and Old Oak
Common Lane. We would now like your views on these designs.
In 2016 the Mayor of London carried out a review of the
overall direction and work programme of the OPDC. The review recommended that
additional work should be undertaken to support the case for the potential
London Overground stations at Old Oak. Further work on the business case is
currently underway and your views from this consultation will form an important
part of the wider business case work.
Background
From 2026 HS2, the Elizabeth line and National Rail
services are expected to call at a new Old Oak Common station and the area will
benefit from excellent east – west rail connections, including to central
London and Heathrow Airport.
Passengers wishing to travel by rail to Old Oak from the
north or south would need to go by London Overground to Willesden Junction.
Although Willesden Junction station is 1.5km away from the new Old Oak Common
Station, there is no convenient link between the stations which would make it
difficult for passengers to interchange between HS2, Elizabeth line or London
Overground services.
Providing good public transport connectivity at Old Oak
would also support the regeneration proposed in the OPDC’s draft Local Plan
(2017), the Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area Planning Framework (2015)
and the Mayor’s London Plan (2016).
What are the benefits of the new London
Overground stations?
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Better access to public transport across west
London.
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Enable more journeys to be made without going
into central London, in turn reducing pressure on trains and stations in
central London
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Improve access to HS2, Elizabeth line and
National Rail services from areas of London connected to the London Overground
network.
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Enhance the regeneration benefits that HS2 and
the Elizabeth line will bring to the Old Oak and Park Royal area.
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Support the wider, OPCD-led development of Old
Oak and Park Royal
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Increase the number of destinations that can be
accessed directly from Old Oak.
Working with our partners
Following on from the 2014 consultation, and supported
with funding from the European Commission, we have worked up an initial design
for both stations. Working closely with Network Rail and OPDC the designs have
developed, leading to a single preferred option for each station. We have also
worked closely with OPDC to ensure these designs would integrate with the
proposals set out in its draft Local Plan.
What we are consulting on?
Hythe Road
Hythe Road station would be situated on the West London line about 700 metres
from the Old Oak Common station and in one of the largest development sites
within the OPDC area. This development site is owned by the company Car Giant
and known as Old Oak Park. Car Giant, supported by the property development
company London and Regional, is independently proposing a large-scale
redevelopment of its land.
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| Hythe Road station |
What options have been considered?
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1A - a new London Overground station on
the existing railway embankment, including embankment widening where required
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1B - a new station and railway viaduct to
the north of the existing embankment. This option would mean the removal of the
existing embankment
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1C - a new station and railway viaduct to
the south of the existing embankment. This option would also mean the removal
of the embankment
Which option is TfL consulting on?
Option 1B is the preferred option as it provides
greater opportunity for regeneration and the creation of new spaces that
support the wider development. In addition, this option reduces the severance
caused by the embankment, making it easier for people to move around the
area.
Old Oak Common Lane
Old Oak Common Lane station would be situated about 350 metres to the west of
the HS2 and Elizabeth line station, sitting on the North London line between
Old Oak Common Lane and Midland Terrace. This station would provide the most
convenient interchange between London Overground, HS2, the Elizabeth line and
National Rail services. The location of this station is constrained by other
railway lines, roads and residential properties.
To the west of Old Oak Common Lane station, there is an
aspiration to provide a pedestrian and cycle link, connecting Old Oak Common
Lane and Victoria Road. This link would make it easier for people to move
around the area as currently the patchwork of railway lines act as a barrier.
While a pedestrian / cycle link crossing the railway lines is not essential for
the new station, we have included possible provision for such a link in each
option as we believe it would be important for opening up the wider area.
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| Old Oak Lane station |
What options have been considered?
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2A - a new station with a sub-surface
ticket hall and concourse. This option would include potential for an underpass
between Old Oak Common Lane and Victoria Road
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2B - a new station with an elevated
ticket hall and concourse. This option would include potential for a bridge,
linking pedestrians and cyclists between Old Oak Common Lane and Victoria Road
Which option is TfL consulting on?
Option 2B is the preferred option as it reduces the level
of disruption to the railway during construction and provides better value for
money.
Although the provision of an overpass to Victoria Road is
not a requirement of the potential station, the design would allow for this to
be provided, either at the same time as the station or at a later date. The
decision to proceed with such a link is not confirmed and would be subject to
further review and discussion with local stakeholders including residents,
landowners and OPDC.
What happens next?
The business case work for the stations is being
undertaken at present and further work is required to determine the future
operational requirements. In addition, the work is only funded up to the end of
the current stage, and investigations are under way to consider how the
stations could be fully funded. The outcome of this consultation will inform
the business case work, and ultimately will help us determine next steps.
If there is support to build the two stations, and funding
is confirmed, powers to build and operate them would need to be secured through
a Transport & Works Act Order. As part of this process it is likely the
proposals would be examined at a public inquiry before being determined by the
Secretary of State for Transport.
Further consultation on the proposals would be carried out
before we submit a Transport & Works Act Order.
Public events
We are holding public events to give people the chance to
ask questions and meet the project team. These events are taking place at;
The Nadi Park Royal, 260 Old Oak Common
Lane, White City, London NW10 6DX
Monday 30 October 12:30 – 19:30
Saturday 4 November 10:30 – 16:00
Monday 6 November 12:30 – 19:30
Have your say
We would like to know what you think about our
proposals.
Please give us your views by completing the online
survey below by
Alternatively, you can:
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or write to us at FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS
You
can also request paper copies of all the consultation materials and a response
form by emailing consultations@tfl.gov.uk, or writing
to FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS.
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