It’s been a year since the redevelopment of the Overground station started in earnest and it’s taking a while. Inevitable, as TfL chose (wisely) to keep the station open during the works, even though that also means higher cost. For … Continue reading →
As long-suffering commuters in (and through) West Hampstead are aware, it’s feels ever more crowded at our stations – especially the tube station. But do the numbers back up that perception? We crunched the numbers, and we were surprised at … Continue reading →
Just as West Hampstead Square is entering the home stretch to completion, building work is starting on the redevelopment of the Overground station right next door. Expect some noisy work during the days, and the occasional bit of nighttime work … Continue reading →
Iain Sinclair came to West Hampstead library on July 4 for a Q&A about his latest book, “London Overground: A Day’s Walk Around the Ginger Line”, and before too long the colour question came up. The Hackney-based author, who walked … Continue reading →
The long awaited redevelopment of West Hampstead’s Overground station is poised to start in August. And to finish two years later. Not that you need reminding if you use it, but this is to cope with the exponential growth of Overground use … Continue reading →
The planning application for the redevelopment of the Overground station has been submitted. The Overground network has seen an enormous increase in passenger numbers over recent years. West Hampstead’s position as a major interchange point means that 13 million people … Continue reading →
After a short break over the summer, the works are resuming on the Overground station and platforms. Here’s the latest communication from TfL so you can be prepared for the noise and service disruption to follow. West Hampstead Overground works … Continue reading →
As part of the work to rebuild West Hampstead Overground station, the platforms need to be extended and widened and, unfortunately, this means it’s going to get noisy – starting this Sunday. For locals who live very near the station … Continue reading →
No doubt boosted to some extent by the Olympics and by the broad surge in Overground use, West Hampstead stations saw a 17% growth in passengers last year. The tube station handled 9.7 million passengers (defined as entrances + exits); … Continue reading →
The first pictures have emerged of what West Hampstead Overground station is going to look like after a complete remodel. The £7m scheme is still in its early stages but it looks like it will resemble most other modern stations … Continue reading →
