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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.
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
