The iconic London Underground map is getting a recent look.
Not solely does it embody the Tube now, but in addition National Rail, the DLR, London Trams and the Elizabeth line, every marked with completely different colored strains. Transport for London (TfL) introduced on Wednesday, February 15, that the London Overground will seem in another way on the brand new map.
The community can be divided into six distinct strains, every with a brand new identify and color. Each part of the community is about to be denoted by two parallel gray, yellow, mild blue, inexperienced, maroon and crimson strains in a lot the identical means because the DLR is at the moment proven, My London reviews.
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These strains can be named Liberty, Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver and Windrush, chosen by way of discussions with passengers, stakeholders, historians, business specialists and native communities.
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Officials have introduced plans to rebrand the Overground, with a whole roll out anticipated by 12 months’s finish. This consists of an up to date Tube map, a refreshed London Overground community map and new signage in any respect 113 stations.
London’s Transport Commissioner, Andy Lord, believes the change will encourage extra individuals to make use of the Overground. He stated it’s ‘one of the crucial profitable railways within the nation’ and carries over three million prospects weekly.
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A TfL spokesperson acknowledged: “In an historic re-imagining of London’s public transport network, each of London’s six Overground lines will for the first time ever be given a unique name and line colour. This significant change, which will include a major update to London’s world-famous Tube map, will make it easier for customers to navigate London’s transport network while also celebrating the city’s diverse culture and history.”
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