London could soon be getting a new Overground train line – and you have a say in where it’ll go.

The proposed new line would run between Hendon and Hounslow, two west London neighbours about 12 miles away from one another.

Travelling between the two now is a roughly one-hour and 20-minute journey involving Tube and rail journeys, buses and walking.

But Transport for London (TfL) wants to repurpose 11.5 miles worth of track used for freight trains into a sparkling new Overground line.

No passenger trains have trundled down that track in more than a century.

What stations would be on the new line?

• Old Oak Common Lane (for Old Oak Common and North Acton)
• Lionel Road (for Kew Bridge)

Neasden, Harlesden, Lionel Road and Old Oak Common Lane would all be brand new stations.

The £4.3billion Old Oak Common Lane station will also be part of HS2, the high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham.

Hendon and Brent Cross West would get extra platforms as part of the Orbital.

Earlier plans included a branch to West Hampstead Thameslink, which was binned for more frequent services.

But TfL officials haven’t ruled this out, saying it could be possible down the line (no pun intended).

How long would the journey take?

The line would consist of four trains an hour between Hounslow and Hendon, rising to six an hour between Old Oak Common Lane and Hendon.

The journey would take about 37 minutes, according to a summary business case.

What would the new line be called?

In 2024, the orange spaghetti string that was the Overground was cut up into six individual lines to make commuting less of a headache.

TfL haven’t said what the new Overground line would be offically called.

For now, officials are calling it the ‘West London Orbital’ as it curves around the capital so commuters don’t need to go into central London to do a diagonal journey.

When would the line open?

It isn’t a done deal, however. TfL still needs to secure funding from the government as well as other rubber stamps

If formally confirmed in 2027, the project could cost up to £700million.

The goal is for it to be up and running by the mid-2030s.

As well as money, whether the line will become a reality also depends on what people think of it all.

TfL has launched an eight-week consultation, ending November 18, asking locals and businesses to share their thoughts.

The public transport authority reckons it could help deliver 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs and up to £1.3billion in wider economic benefits.

David Rowe, TfL’s investment planning director, said: ‘As well as connecting communities and improving access to vital places like schools, hospitals and transport hubs, this innovative rail project means we can drive regeneration and growth not only along the new route but across our great city – unlocking homes, jobs and opportunities.’

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