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The Independent
10-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
New bus route to join London's 194km Superloop expansion
A new bus route named the 'Bakerloop' is set to improve transport connections in south- east London and will launch for passengers this autumn. The express bus service will connect Waterloo station to Elephant and Castle and Lewisham, and will run via Old Kent Road, Burgess Park and New Cross Gate. It is set to mirror the proposed Bakerloo tube line extension route, and is part of the Superloop network expansion, a 194km network of bus services that has improved transport in the city's suburbs. Consultation on the BL1 route closed on 14 March, with Transport for London (TfL) stating that it received mostly positive support from residents. Geoff Hobbs, TfL's director of public transport service planning, said: "It is great to see support for the 'Bakerloop' express bus running between Waterloo and Lewisham which would enable us to improve public transport connectivity and capacity between southeast London and central London by delivering some of the same benefits that the Bakerloo line extension would.' The BL1 is due to operate every 12 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytimes, and then every 15 minutes during Sundays, evenings and early mornings. Feedback from local stakeholders and residents found that 82 per cent agreed the route would be more convenient, and 79 per cent said it would result in a quicker bus journey time. The mayor of Lewisham Brenda Dacres said: "Lewisham welcomes the launch of the Bakerloop bus and thanks the Mayor and TfL for taking action to address the long-standing transport gap in south east London. 'But this must be just the beginning. With growing public support, we will continue to press for the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension - a game-changing project that will mean faster journeys and new opportunities for our community as well as thousands of homes, jobs and economic growth unlocked for the UK." Three other routes have also been proposed, which would travel between Ealing Broadway and Hendon, Stratford and Chingford Hatch and Clapham Junction and Elham station. Consultations for all three are set to begin in autumn.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Waterloo to Lewisham 'Bakerloop' bus route to launch in autumn
A new bus route named the Bakerloop is set to launch in autumn to connect stations and areas in south-east for London (TfL) said the BL1 express bus service will run between Waterloo and Lewisham and is part of the Superloop network areas the bus will mirror the proposed Bakerloo Tube line extension route covering stops such as Old Kent Road and Burgess consultation on the BL1 route closed on 14 March and received mostly positive support from residents and local stakeholders, TfL said. 'Just the beginning' A bus stop that was proposed on Station Road towards Waterloo has been removed to allow a "quicker and more direct route" for the Bakerloop when leaving of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres said: "Lewisham welcomes the launch of the Bakerloop bus and thanks the mayor and TfL for taking action to address the long-standing transport gap in southeast London. But this must be just the beginning."TfL's director of Public Transport Service Planning said that they will monitor all bus services to accurately reflect customer demand in the area. The BL1 will operate between 05:00 and 00:30 every 12 minutes during the daytime from Monday to Saturday and every 15 minutes in the evenings and on has also revealed new plans for three further routes - consultations on these proposals are set to begin this autumn.
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
