West London Orbital: Transforming Deprived Neighborhoods
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“On March 12, Brent Council's leader says better transport links can transform deprived neighborhoods into economic powerhouses. A new 6,650,000-pound funding boost is fast-tracking the West London Orbital, a planned London overground line.”From the transcript
Brent Councils leader envisions a transformative impact on deprived neighborhoods through improved transport links. A £6.65 million funding boost accelerates the West London Orbital project, a planned London Overground line. This line, repurposing freight-only rail lines, will add stations and connect to the high-speed two project at Old Oak Common. Local officials believe this could significantly uplift areas like Harlesden and Neasden. The line promises substantial benefits, including 25,000 new homes, 11,500 jobs, and £300 million in benefits during its first decade. Up to six trains per hour could run if it opens, with public consultation starting this summer and a final decision aimed for 2027. Approval could pave the way for service starting in the early to mid-2030s, driving growth across northwest London.
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On March 12, Brent Council's leader says better transport links can transform deprived neighborhoods into economic powerhouses. A new 6,650,000-pound funding boost is fast-tracking the West London Orbital, a planned London overground line. Transport for London and Council's in Brent, Barnett, Ealing and Hanslow are behind the project. It will repurpose freight-only rail lines from Hendon in the north to Hanslow in the south, adding stations and linking to the high-speed two-project at Old Oak Common. Local officials highlight how this could lift areas like Haraldsden and Kneesden, which rank among London's most deprived. Brent already chipped in 465,000 pounds earlier this year to keep momentum going. The line promises big gains, supporting 25,000 new homes, 11,500 jobs and 300 million pounds in. Benefits during its first 10 years, up to 6 trains per hour would run if it opens. Public consultation kicks off this summer, aiming for final decision by the end of 2027.
Approval could mean service starting in the early to mid-2030s, driving growth across northwest London.
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