In Pictures: Mayor Unveils New London Overground Train

Dean Nicholas
By Dean Nicholas Last edited 176 months ago
In Pictures: Mayor Unveils New London Overground Train
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"Camp? Moi?"
"Camp? Moi?"
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Seats are partitioned, much to the chagrin of frotteurists
Seats are partitioned, much to the chagrin of frotteurists
Seat-level view
Seat-level view
The press pack gamefully recreate the crush of the 08.12 from Dalston Kingsland
The press pack gamefully recreate the crush of the 08.12 from Dalston Kingsland
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Disclaimer: Boris may not actually be driving your train
Disclaimer: Boris may not actually be driving your train
"How much did you say the penalty fare is?"
"How much did you say the penalty fare is?"
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This morning, waving from the driver's cab and grinning like the train driver he was surely meant to be, Boris Johnson rode one of the new London Overground trains into Platform 2 at Willesden Junction station.

The new trains feature tube-style seating, are roomier (less seats but considerably more standing room), and boast walk-through carriages — which would have been particularly welcome during the nutter-thronged Silverlink era. There's also CCTV throughout, and air conditioning for those rare days when the mercury troubles the high 20s.

The trains will be gradually rolled out from this month through the rest of the year, but relief for passengers won't really come until next year when a fourth car is added to the existing three, adding an additional 50% capacity to each service.

Last Updated 13 July 2009