What is the Lioness London Overground line named after?
THE London Overground is getting a revamp, to the tune of £6.3M.
As part of the changes announced by Transport for London, each of the six lines have been given new names - which includes the introduction of the Lioness Line.
What is the Lioness line named after?
On February 15, 2024, the new names of London's six Overground lines were revealed, with one set to be named Lioness.
The name is in honour of the England Women's Football Team, who are known as the Lionesses.
Giving each of the Overground lines distinct colours and identities will make it simpler and easier for passengers to get around.
Sadiq Khan
In 2022, the team won the European Championship at Wembley after beating Germany 2-1.
This was followed by another huge achievement in the Women's World Cup in 2023.
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The Lionesses were close to winning another piece of silverware after reaching the final, but narrowly lost 1-0 to Spain.
Where is the Lioness line?
The Lioness line will run from Euston to Watford Junction, passing through Wembley.
On the brand new map that is being introduced, the line will be marked with yellow parallel lines.
The Lioness line will call at stops like Wembley Central, Queen's Park, and Euston.
Why were the London Overground lines renamed?
TfL announced in summer 2023 its plan to give routes distinct names to make it easier for passengers to navigate the network.
As well as the Lioness line, the other new names are the Mildmay line, the Windrush line, the Weaver line, the Suffragette line and the Liberty line.
Each will also have its own colour, and each of the names relates to London's history and diverse culture.
Explaining more about multi-million pound project, Mayor Sadiq Khan said: "Giving each of the Overground lines distinct colours and identities will make it simpler and easier for passengers to get around.
"In re-imagining London’s Tube map, we are also honouring and celebrating different parts of London’s unique local history and culture.
"The new names and colours have been chosen through engagement with passengers, historians and local communities, reflecting the heritage and diversity of our amazing city."
While Andy Lord, London’s transport commissioner, said: “The London Overground is one of the most successful railways in the country and has grown to carry more than three million customers a week.
“The network – which has grown quite considerably since 2007 – is currently shown as a complicated network of orange on maps. This can be confusing for customers less familiar with the network and could be a barrier for some wanting to use the London Overground.
“These new names and line colours will simplify the maps and routes for our customers, and it is hoped it will encourage more people to make the most of our services. It is also a great way to tell the stories of some important parts of London’s cultural diversity.”