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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TfL proposes new east London Superloop bus route
A consultation has been launched on a proposed new leg of the Superloop bus service in east London. The planned new route, named SL12, would connect Rainham, Ferry Lane and Gants Hill via Romford. Transport for London (TfL) said the service would enhance north-south links and improve access to industry and business districts in the south of Havering. The consultation will run until 23 May. The 85 mile (138km) long Superloop network, which launched in 2023, is a network of express bus routes designed to provide improve journey times between locations such as town centres, hospitals, schools and transport interchanges. The proposed new route would improve public transport for parts of east London not currently on the rail network, according to TfL. It would connect to the existing SL2 route, the London Underground at Gants Hill, and the Elizabeth line and Overground at Romford. There are currently nine Superloop routes in operation, with another one - the SL4 connecting Canary Wharf to Grove Park - scheduled to launch on 7 April, to coincide with the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel. Geoff Hobbs, TfL's director of public transport service planning, highlighted the "much-needed demand" for these routes, saying that "buses are still the most affordable and green way to travel around the capital". He added that the additional service would "better connect the local community to the rest of London". Ray Morgon, leader of Havering Council, said: "We are pleased to be working with TfL on a proposed SL12 Superloop route in the borough, something our residents really need and want." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to TfL plans Superloop 2 routes 'by end of 2025' New bus service to link London's outer boroughs Main circle of Superloop bus network completed Consultation for SL12
BBC News
08-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Superloop 2 bus proposed to replace 472 route
A consultation into a new Superloop express bus service linking several neighbourhoods across south-east London has proposed SL11 route would run from the O2 in North Greenwich to Abbey Wood station, with limited stops along the way in Charlton, Woolwich, Plumstead and forms part of mayor Sir Sadiq Khan's Superloop 2 network – a new collection of express services promised in his re-election manifesto last year to complement the original Superloop network, which launched in to Transport for London (TfL), the SL11 would follow the same route "as the 472 does now, except for Woolwich town centre, where its route would be more direct". The 472 is the bus route where a teenage boy was fatally stabbed 27 times earlier this would mean the 472 bus being scrapped and effectively replaced by the SL11 – except for during the night, when the N472 would continue to run. The SL11 would only operate between 05:00 and is also hoped that the bus service would support the early stages of regeneration plans in Thamesmead, which is one of London's hardest-to-reach areas due to the lack of any Tube or railway services. The new Superloop route is being looked at alongside existing proposals to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) from Gallions Reach, with new stations at Beckton Riverside and SL11 would utilise double-decker buses with USB charging points and would link up with the existing SL3 route that runs from Thamesmead down to Bromley. 'Affordable and green' At the end of January, the mayor also detailed his plans for the "Bakerloop" bus service, which will follow the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension from Elephant and Castle down to Lewisham. That route is similarly being consulted on, with feedback on the proposal welcomed until 14 Hobbs, TfL's director of public transport service planning, said buses "are still the most affordable and green way to travel around the capital".He added: "We are committed to working closely with the relevant boroughs to ensure these express bus routes work for all communities, as well as complementing the growth plans of these local authorities."Averil Lekau, Greenwich Council's deputy leader and cabinet member for transport, said: "A faster and more reliable bus service will encourage increased public transport usage, which is essential to cutting carbon emissions and achieving our target of reaching net zero emissions by 2030." The SL11 consultation runs until Sunday 13 April.
BBC News
30-01-2025
- Business
- BBC News
TfL plans London's Superloop 2 routes 'by end of 2025'
Superloop 2, the next stage in a network of express bus routes linking the outer London boroughs, could be launched the end of the year, according to the capital's bus for London commissioner Andy Lord said he hoped to see the first of the new routes launched before the end of 2025 – but a round of consultation would have to take place original Superloop network of express bus routes began in 2023, and Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan promised in his re-election manifesto last year to launch Superloop mayor said this would mean effectively doubling the size of the current network. 'Bakerloop' That could mean another 10 services, including a "Bakerloop" bus which would follow the route of the proposed Bakerloo line extension from Elephant and Castle to when TfL would begin consulting on the new services, Mr Lord said: "We'll be doing that shortly. I can't give you any details at the minute, but we're very excited about the next routes."I'm hoping that we'll perhaps be able to get the first one launched by the end of the year."The Superloop has seen a huge benefit in terms of the increase in ridership, increasing people's awareness of our bus services, and we're really excited about what the next phase can deliver for the city."The original Superloop comprises seven services which form a circular series of routes through London's suburbs – launched with the aim of providing better connections between town centres across outer London.A further three routes were also included as part of that first wave, though a further one is yet to launch as it will make use of the Silvertown Tunnel, which does not open for another two route – known as SL4 – will start in Canary Wharf and pass through the new tunnel under the Thames to reach Blackheath, Lee and Grove Park railway stations. TfL said Superloop services had added more than six million bus kilometres a year to the capital's network, above the four million originally forecast. The network connects with 310 other bus routes, 49 rail stations and 23 rail lines. The full list of proposed Superloop 2 routes:Harrow to Barnet, via EdgwareBarnet to Stratford, via Enfield and ChingfordLeytonstone to South Havering, via Gants Hill and RomfordNorth Greenwich to Thamesmead, via WoolwichBakerloop line: Elephant and Castle to Lewisham, via Old Kent Road and New CrossStreatham to Eltham, via Tulse Hill and LeeRichmond to Wimbledon, via RoehamptonEaling Broadway to Kingston, via Great West Road and RichmondHounslow to Hammersmith, via Great West RoadHendon to Ealing Broadway, via Brent Cross and Hanger Lane
