London Overground Suburban Network, United Kingdom
Key Data:
Ownership
Transport for London
Service transfer
November 2007
New routes open
From 2010
Operator
Lorol (MTR Laing)
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
5
Stations
57 – initial network
System length
54 miles (86km) – initial network
Rolling Stock:
Vehicle total
152 cars formed into three and four car trains
Builder
Bombardier, Derby, UK
Line speed
100mph (160km/h)
Power supply
750V dc third rail /25kV ac overhead
Special Characteristics:
A new brand by Transport for London
Metro style operation on conventional railway routes
Private sector service operation new to TfL
£1.5bn investment between 2006 and 2010
Two orders placed for new rolling stock
Long-term projection of an orbital London rail line
