Tag Archives: Windrush line

‘Normal service’ on Windrush despite safety workers’ strike

Transport for London says it is operating a “normal timetable” on the Windrush line today, despite a one-day strike by staff providing maintenance for signalling, communications and other essential safety features. The Overground line from West Croydon and Norwood Junction … Continue reading

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TV chef’s Jamaican menu is ride on the Windrush line away

Caribbean-style fine dining has returned to London, and is just a short train ride away, as PALOMA LACY explains There is a risk that loyal Croydon residents are overlooking one of the great benefits of having the Windrush line running … Continue reading

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Overground and Thameslink disruption for up to six weekends

More disruption for Thameslink and London Overground passengers this weekend and into next week due to engineering works. The London Overground network is affected by Network Rail and Tube engineering works, with no service on the Weaver, Mildmay and Lioness … Continue reading

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Reduced services on London Trams for 11 days of Christmas

Croydon’s trams will be operating a reduced service throughout Christmas week, according to details released today by Transport for London. TfL says it “will keep the majority of its services running throughout the festive period”, but for tram passengers, there … Continue reading

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TfL rolls out new branding for Windrush and Overground lines

Rail passengers using West Croydon Station this morning will have boarded trains on the Windrush line for the first time, as Transport for London rolls out its new names and livery for the London Overground. The roll-out is being phased, … Continue reading

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Windrush memories laid out on West Croydon Overground line

Transport for London is marking Black History Month with the release of a Windrush episode of its Mind The Gap podcast series about the inspiration behind the new names for the London Overground lines. The Windrush line is the name … Continue reading

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