Potential London Overground Stations at Old Oak · Hythe Road and on the North London line at Old...

Potential London Overground Stations

at Old Oak Response to issues raised report

December 2018

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CONTENTS

List of Figures ........................................................................................................................ 3

List of Tables ........................................................................................................................ 5

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 7

2. Structure of the document ............................................................................................. 9

3. Issues raised about the Old Oak Common Lane station ............................................... 10

4. Issues raised about Victoria Road bridge ....................................................................... 19

5. Issues raised about Hythe Road station ........................................................................ 24

6. Issues raised about the consultation process ............................................................... 33

7. Issues raised about environmental impacts .................................................................. 36

8. Issues raised about construction impacts ..................................................................... 42

9. Issues raised about potential economic impacts .......................................................... 46

10. Issues raised that were out of scope ......................................................................... 50

11. Issues raised about potential local road impacts ....................................................... 53

12. Issues raised about impacts on the current transport network .................................. 56

13. Issues raised about suggested connections ............................................................... 60

14. Next steps ................................................................................................................ 68

Appendix 1: Summary of the proposals for Hythe Road station ........................................... 69

Appendix 2: Summary of the proposals for Old Oak Common Lane station ........................ 72

Appendix 3: Summary of the proposals for Victoria Road bridge ......................................... 75

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1: Potential locations of new London Overground stations ...................................... 7

Figure A.1-1: Legible London view of the potential Hythe Road station below .................... 69

Figure A.1-2: Illustrative visualisation of Hythe Road station (1) ........................................... 70



Figure A.2-1: Legible London view of the potential Old Oak Common Lane station ............ 72

Figure A.2-2: Illustrative visualisation of Old Oak Common Lane station (1) ........................ 73



Figure A.3-1: An illustrative image of Old Oak Common Lane station and possible overpass

to Victoria Road .................................................................................................................. 75

LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1: Responses to Issues Raised for Old Oak Common Lane station .......................... 12

Table 4.1: Responses to Issues Raised for Victoria Road bridge ........................................... 20

Table 5.1: Responses to Issues Raised for Hythe Road station ............................................ 26

Table 6.1: Responses to Issues Raised about the Consultation Process............................... 34

Table 7.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Potential Environmental Impacts ................... 37

Table 8.1: Responses to issues Raised about Potential Construction Impacts ..................... 43

Table 9.1: Responses to issues Raised about Potential Economic impacts .......................... 47

Table 10.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Out of Scope Issues .................................... 51

Table 11.1: Responses to issues Raised about Potential Local Road Impacts ...................... 54

Table 12.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Impacts on the Current Transport Network . 57

Table 13.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Suggested Connections ............................... 62

1. Introduction

1.1. This report sets out TfL’s responses to the issues raised during the public

consultation conducted between 16 October and 22 November 2017 on two

potential new London Overground stations at Old Oak1. This report follows the

Consultation Report2 that was published in December 2017.

1.2. The consultation focused on capturing public and stakeholder views on proposals for

two new London Overground stations at Old Oak, sited on the West London line at

Hythe Road and on the North London line at Old Oak Common Lane. This followed

an earlier public consultation on possible station location options, carried out in

autumn 2014. The proposed location of each station is shown below at Figure 1-1.

1.3. Old Oak and Park Royal is one of London’s largest Opportunity Areas and one of the

largest development sites in the country, with the ambition to deliver a whole new

centre and community for west London which includes 25,500 new homes and

65,000 jobs. Old Oak is the only place where High Speed 2 (HS2), the new high speed

railway between London, the Midlands and the North, meets the Elizabeth line,

London’s new East-West railway. A new station at Old Oak Common will open in

2026, providing both connections to the Elizabeth line, HS2 and National Rail services

and forming a hub for regeneration.

Figure 1-1: Potential locations of new London Overground stations

1 See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common/ 2 See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common/user_uploads/old-oak-common-

london-overground-consultation-report-2017.pdf

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common/



https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common/user_uploads/old-oak-common-london-overground-consultation-report-2017.pdf




1.4. In 2014 we consulted on the idea of providing further transport connections to the

London Overground network at Old Oak with three options proposed. Over 83 per

cent of respondents either supported or strongly supported this idea. There was also

a clear preference for Option C which suggested two new London Overground

stations; one at Hythe Road on the West London line and one at Old Oak Common

Lane on the North London line.

1.5. Following the 2014 consultation, and supported with funding from the European

Commission, we have worked up initial design proposals for both stations. Working

closely with Network Rail and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation

(OPDC) the designs have developed, leading to a single preferred option for each

station. We have also worked closely with OPDC to ensure these designs would

integrate with the proposals set out in their draft Local Plan.

1.6. We received 911 responses to the 2017 consultation, 865 of which were received

through the consultation website and provided a quantified opinion on the proposals.

Of these 865 respondents, 94 per cent supported or strongly supported our

proposals for two new London Overground stations at Old Oak.

1.7. 86 per cent supported or strongly supported the proposals for a new station at Hythe

Road, and 92 per cent supported or strongly supported the proposals for a new

station at Old Oak Common Lane. Additionally, 88 per cent supported the

construction of a bridge linking Victoria Road to the station at Old Oak Common

Lane. More information on the responses received can be found in our Consultation

Report3 (December 2017.

3 See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common/user_uploads/old-oak-common-






2. Structure of the document

2.1. Since the consultation closed, we have analysed the results and considered how they

can, where appropriate, inform the further development of the Old Oak Overground

Stations proposals. Our work is ongoing as designing two new stations on already

busy sections of railway that would integrates with the planned HS2/Elizabeth line

station at Old Oak is a complex task.

2.2. The remainder of this report addresses the specific issues raised through the public

consultation associated with each of the proposed station options, and the Victoria

Road bridge option, along with the other issues raised.

2.3. The structure of the remainder of this report, and guidance on how to navigate it is

set out below:

Sections 3 to 13: Issues raised by all respondents to the consultation and their

responses by theme

i The key themes are identified in the titles of each section from section 3 through

to section 13 respectively, and these key issues follow the order of questions as

presented during the consultation and correspond to the issues identified in the

Consultation Report4.

ii Within each section 3 to 13 respectively, the issues identified under the theme

concerned are shown at the front of the section.

iii After the list of issues at the front of a section, the responses are contained in

the following tables, from Table 3.1 to Table 13.1 respectively.

iv In some cases, an issue raised may also be very closely related to one or more

other issue raised. Where this is the case the linked issue elsewhere in the

document is clearly identified.

v Some issues correspond to issues raised in the 2014 consultation. Where this is

the case, this is made clear in the response.

Section 14: Next steps

vi Section 14 summarises the next steps in the development of these proposals.

Appendices 1 to 3: Consultation information about station options and the potential

bridge to Victoria Road

vii Finally, a copy of the consultation information referring to the station options and

the potential bridge to Victoria Road consulted upon is included at Appendices 1

to 3 of this report.

4 See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common/user_uploads/old-oak-common-




3. Issues raised about the potential Old Oak Common Lane station

Ref Main issues raised

1 I suggest that Old Oak Common Lane station should feature passive provision to

allow for a future station on the Dudding Hill

2 I suggest that an alternative station is provided on the Dudding Hill line at Victoria

Road

3 I suggest that a curve to connect West London line (Clapham Junction) trains to the

planned Elizabeth line platforms and an additional curve to connect to the North

London line towards Willesden Junction is provided.

4 I suggest that that the proposed Old Oak Common Lane station is built first

5 Retaining green space around the proposal site is important for local people

6 I am concerned about the loss of parking spaces for residents of Midland Terrace if

the proposals are implemented

7 I am concerned about the Travelling Community occupying local land during

construction

8 I am concerned that these plans are too intrusive, and will be opposed by local

residents

9 I suggest that retail outlets are also provided as part of the station

10 I suggest that visitor accommodation (ie hotels) is provided as part of the station

11 I suggest that Old Oak Common Lane station has a turn-back facility

12 I suggest that that all station platforms allow for reversal in both directions

13 I suggest that the station is able to accommodate potential Basingstoke to Stansted

services

14 I suggest that that Old Oak Common Lane station features four platforms

15 I suggest providing an alternative station at Acton Wells

16 I am concerned that Old Oak Common Lane station is too close to Willesden

Junction station

17 I am concerned that Old Oak Common Lane and Hythe Road stations are too close

18 I suggest that the station should connect with the Central line

19 I suggest improving connections between Old Oak Common Lane and Willesden

Junction


20 I am concerned that that the planned interchange between Old Oak Common Lane

station and the HS2/Elizabeth line station is too long

21 I suggest that the interchange must be accessible for passengers with reduced

mobility

22 I suggest that a pedestrian link between Hythe Road station and Old Oak Common

Lane station is created

23 I suggest that the station is opened in 2021 at the latest

24 I suggest downgrading Hythe Road station proposals to ensure that Old Oak Common

Lane station is completed

25 I am concerned that the station design is not aesthetically pleasing

26 I suggest building the station sub-surface

27 I am concerned that there is not enough space for the station to be constructed

28 I am concerned that the station design is multi-level, rather than single level

29 I am concerned about an increase in crime on Midland Terrace if a station entrance is

constructed there

30 I am concerned about an increase in illegal parking on Midland Terrace if a station

entrance is constructed there

31 I am concerned that TfL has abandoned promises to local residents that an underpass

would be the preferred proposal option

Table 3.1: Responses to Issues Raised for Old Oak Common Lane station

Ref Main issues raised TfL response

1 I suggest that Old Oak

Common Lane station should

feature passive provision to

allow for a future station on

the Dudding Hill line.

Response 1: The proposals for the two new Overground stations at Old Oak have been developed

to provide a new link between existing services on the West and North London lines and the new

transport services, including HS2 and the Elizabeth line, and homes and jobs planned at Old Oak.

Although not part of the plans outlined in the consultation, the proposals for the Old Oak

Common Lane station do not preclude the future provision of a station on the Dudding Hill line. In

fact, separate proposals for a West London Orbital Line between Hounslow and Hendon and/or

West Hampstead have been outlined in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2018). Such a service

would utilise the current freight only Dudding Hill line that joins the North London line in the Old

Oak Common Lane area and could include a station at this location. This proposal is however at a

very early stage of development.

2 I suggest that an alternative

station is provided on the

Dudding Hill line at Victoria

Road.

Response 2: Any station on the Dudding Hill line at Victoria Road would not serve existing services

on the North London line, therefore it is not considered an alternative to the proposed station at

Old Oak Common Lane. We are however conscious of separate proposals for a new West London

Orbital service, and as such the proposals for Old Oak Common Lane station do not preclude the

delivery of future platforms at this location. Please also refer to Response 1.

3 I suggest that a curve to

connect West London line

(Clapham Junction) trains to

the planned Elizabeth line

platforms and an additional

curve to connect to the North

London line towards Willesden

Junction is provided.

Response 3: A number of alternative station locations, and associated track changes were

previously considered for linking London Overground services to the Old Oak area and the planned

new HS2, Elizabeth line and National Rail station including options above, and adjacent to this

station. This work formed the basis of our public consultation in Autumn 2014. Further detail on

this consultation, including background information can be found here5.

5 See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common-2014/

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common-2014/



4 I suggest that that the

proposed Old Oak Common

Lane station is built first

(before Hythe Road station).

Response 4: It is likely that the building of the stations would need to happen in sequence given

the need to minimise disruption to rail services. The final delivery programme has yet to be

finalised as a funding strategy has yet to be confirmed.

5 Retaining green space around

the proposal site is important

for local people.

Response 5: The current proposals may require some realignment of the existing community

garden and parking area for the dwellings of Shaftsbury Gardens. Any future changes to the

proposals would be subject to further public consultation and appropriate assessment and

mitigation, including an Environmental Impact Assessment.

6 I am concerned about the loss

of parking spaces for residents

of Midland Terrace if the

proposals are implemented.

Response 6: The current proposal does not encroach on existing parking facilities on Midland

Terrace. Any changes to the proposals would be subject to further public consultation and the

design taken forward to planning permission would be subject to a full Environmental Impact

Assessment including a Transport Assessment which would assess the impact of any possible loss

of parking.

7 I am concerned about the

Travelling Community

occupying local land during

construction.

Response 7: These proposals would not impact any existing gypsy and traveller sites. TfL would

ensure appropriate site security at all times during the period of construction to prevent any

unauthorised occupation. These measures would be confirmed through a Code of Construction

Practice which would be approved by the local planning authority and the contractor would be

required to implement and abide by this as part of the planning permission for works.

8 I am concerned that these

plans are too intrusive, and will

be opposed by local residents.

Response 8: The station would be designed to minimise disruption to the local community as far

as reasonably practicable including to eliminate and/or reduce visual and noise intrusions. Further

design work would take place as part of the next stage of work, and this would be subject to

further public consultation. The design taken forward to planning permission would be subject to a

full Environmental Impact Assessment which would assess the impact of the station on local

residents.



9 I suggest that retail outlets are

also provided as part of the

station.

Response 9: The provision of retail and potential other uses within the proposed Old Oak

Common Lane station has been examined as part of design work. Any further design work would

be undertaken in line with TfL’s commercial strategy and would be subject to further public

consultation.

10 I suggest that visitor

accommodation (ie hotels) is

provided as part of the station.

Response 10: Other uses are expected to be included within the proposed station and would be

examined further as part of future design work. Any further design work would be undertaken in

line with TfL’s commercial strategy and would be subject to further public consultation. Please

also refer to Response 9.

11 I suggest that Old Oak

Common Lane station has a

turn-back facility.

Response 11: The current design for Old Oak Common Lane does not include provision for a turn

back facility at the station. The signalling at the station has been designed only for through trains to

run on the North London Line as per the current service pattern. However, to the north, a turnback

sidings facility is provided north of Willesden Junction High Level station. There are currently no

turnback facilities to the south.

12 I suggest that that all station

platforms allow for reversal in

both directions.

Response 12: There is no proposal for a turn back facility at this station. Please also refer to

Response 11.

13 I suggest that the station is

able to accommodate

potential Basingstoke to

Stansted services.

Response 13: This is not a service that TfL is investigating and we are unaware that any such

service is proposed by Network Rail or any rail operator at this time.

14 I suggest that that Old Oak

Common Lane station

features four platforms.

Response 14: The current design for Old Oak Common Lane only includes an island platform (2

platform facings) to cater for northbound and southbound NLL services. There are no existing or

proposed future services for which four platforms at OOCL on the NLL would be required.



15 I suggest providing an

alternative station at Acton

Wells.

Response 15: A number of alternative station locations were previously considered for linking

London Overground services to the Old Oak area and the planned new HS2, Elizabeth line and

National Rail station including an option at Acton Wells. This work formed the basis of our public

consultation in Autumn 2014. Further detail on this consultation, including background information

can be found here6. Please also refer to Response 3.

16 I am concerned that Old Oak

Common Lane station is too

close to Willesden Junction

station.

Response 16: Operationally there is no issue with the location of the proposed station relative to

Willesden Junction station. If built, the stations would be no closer together than many other

stations on the London Overground network. Furthermore the location of the proposed Old Oak

Common Lane station is intended to best serve both the planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail

station and the existing and planned communities at Old Oak. Please also refer to Response 3.

17 I am concerned that Old Oak

Common Lane and Hythe

Road stations are too close

together.

Response 17: The two lines on which these stations lie serve different destinations to the south

and are designed to each connect to the HS2 and Elizabeth line station and the wider Old Oak area

from those directions, not to each other. Therefore there is no duplication of service. Please also

refer to Response 3.

18 I suggest that the station

should connect with the

Central line.

Response 18: The location of the proposed stations is intended to best serve both the planned

HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station and the existing and planned communities at Old Oak.

Whilst connecting to the Central line would also be advantageous, the location of the respective

stations means that directly connecting to the Central line and HS2, the Elizabeth line and National

rail services is not possible.

6 See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common-2014/.

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common-2014/



19 I suggest improving

connections between Old Oak

Common Lane and Willesden

Junction.

Response 19: The provision of a new station at Old Oak Common Lane would provide a direct rail

link between Willesden Junction, Old Oak Common Lane and on to the planned HS2/Elizabeth

line/National Rail station. Separately from the plans for the new station, the OPDC are developing

plans for Old Oak that will create a new centre for West London including many new connections

across the area. Without the new station, the quickest link between Old Oak Common Lane and

Willesden Junction would be via Old Oak Lane. Please also refer to Response 16.

20 I am concerned that that the

planned interchange between

Old Oak Common Lane

station and the HS2/Elizabeth

line station is too long.

Response 20: The proposed Old Oak Common Lane station is located as close as possible to the

planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. The interchange distance between these two

stations is approximately 350 metres. We are working closely with HS2 and OPDC to ensure that a

high quality pedestrian link is provided between the stations. Both the station and interchange

facilities would be designed to comply with the latest accessibility standards and existing legal

requirements upon TfL including the Equality Act 2010.

21 I suggest that the interchange

must be accessible for

passengers with reduced

mobility.

Response 21: The proposed Old Oak Common Lane station is located as close as possible to the

planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. The interchange distance between the two

stations is approximately 350 metres. We are working closely with HS2 and OPDC to ensure that a

high quality pedestrian link is provided between the stations. Both the station and interchange

facilities will be designed to comply with the Equality Act 2010.

22 I suggest that a pedestrian link

between Hythe Road station

and Old Oak Common Lane

station is created.

Response 22: The OPDC are developing plans for Old Oak that will create a new centre for West

London including many new connections across the area including links to, and between the two

potential new Overground stations and the planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. Please


23 I suggest that the station is

opened in 2021 at the latest.

Response 23: The station at Old Oak Common Lane is proposed to be open by 2026 to connect

with the new HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. A more detailed construction timeline

would be developed as part of the next stage of work. Please also refer to Response 4.



24 I suggest downgrading Hythe

Road station proposals to

ensure that Old Oak Common

Lane station is completed.

Response 24: Both potential stations are proposed to be open by 2026 to connect with the new

HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. A more detailed construction timeline for both stations

would be developed as part of the next stage of work. Please refer to Response 4.

25 I am concerned that the

station design is not

aesthetically pleasing.

Response 25: The station would be designed to best serve both passengers and the local

community in both function and design. Further design work will take place as part of the next

stage of work, and this would be subject to further public consultation. The design taken forward

to planning permission would be subject to a full Environmental Impact Assessment which would

include a Design and Access Statement and would assess the impact of the station design. Please


26 I suggest building the station

sub-surface.

Response 26: This station would serve London Overground services along the existing surface

railway. There is no proposal to design and construct the station as a sub-surface station as this

would require significant works to lower the tracks. An earlier stage of design considered but

discounted a sub-surface station entrance and ticket hall that would have been located beneath

the platforms. Information on this option was provided as part of the public consultation7. The

construction of underground (sub-surface) station infrastructure would not provide any additional

journey time benefits while being significantly more expensive and environmentally disruptive to

construct.

27 I am concerned that there is

not enough space for the

station to be constructed.

Response 27: Proposed worksite locations would be presented as part of a future public

consultation. Work has been undertaken to confirm that the station based on the current design

can be constructed.

7 See https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/london-overground/old-oak-common/user_uploads/2017-ooc-consultation-summary-of-the-options-assessment-for-oocl-final-

update.pdf




station design is multi-level,

rather than single level.

Response 28: The proposed station has an upper concourse level above the railway tracks and a

lower, platform level only. The concourse level needs to be at a different level to the tracks to

enable access to the platforms. Further design work would take place as part of the next stage of

work, and this would be subject to further public consultation. The design taken forward to

planning permission would be subject to a full Environmental Impact Assessment which would

include a Design and Access Statement and would assess the impact of the station design. Please


29 I am concerned about an

increase in crime on Midland

Terrace if a station entrance is

constructed there.

Response 29: TfL would act to minimise the risk of crime, or perception of crime, in the vicinity of

the new station, including on Midland Terrace. In particular, we would work with partners including

the Local Highway Authority, the Police and neighbourhood groups regarding the management and

mitigation of these effects.

TfL would design the station and interchange facilities to comply with the latest safety and security

standards. Any future changes to the proposals would be subject to further public consultation.


increase in illegal parking on

Midland Terrace if a station

entrance is constructed there.

Response 30: In the event that an entrance is constructed on Midland Terrace, TfL would work

with local residents and the local authority to ensure that there was no illegal parking on Midland

Terrace. Please also refer to Response 6.

31 I am concerned that TfL has

abandoned promises to local

residents that an underpass

would be the preferred

proposal option.

Response 31: TfL has carried out a thorough assessment of both bridge and underpass options to

link the proposed Old Oak Common lane station to Victoria Road and enable better access from

the Park Royal area to Old Oak and the planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. The

outcome of this assessment and the conclusion that a bridge was the preferred option was

included as part of the public consultation in autumn 2017. This represents the latest position on

the proposals and does not represent any abandoned promises. The design of the bridge will

further evolve through any further design work should it be taken forward.

4. Issues raised about the potential bridge to Victoria Road


32 I am concerned about the personal security of bridge users

33 I am concerned that the bridge will be unsightly

34 I am concerned over structural integrity of the potential bridge

35 I believe that a bridge is needed to connect Victoria Road to Old Oak Common Lane

36 I am concerned that the bridge will be unsuitable for cyclists

37 I am concerned that any failure to provide the bridge at the time of the station’s

opening will cause disruption for residents of Shaftesbury Gardens

38 I am concerned that there is not sufficient demand to justify the construction of the

bridge

39 I am concerned that there will not be any public access to the bridge (ie only

accessible by passengers)

40 I suggest that the bridge must be accessible, ie step free

41 I suggest that the bridge should link with the potential West London orbital route on

the Dudding Hill line

42 I suggest that the bridge should not require cyclists to dismount

43 I suggest that the bridge is future proofed to serve potential new developments

44 I suggest that the bridge designs and placement should consider the privacy of local

residents

45 I suggest that the construction of Old Oak Common Lane station is prioritised over

construction of the bridge

46 I oppose shared space for pedestrians and cyclists

47 I suggest that a pedestrian and cycling route should be provided linking Old Oak

Common Lane station with the Grand Union Canal

Table 4.1: Responses to Issues Raised for Victoria Road bridge



personal security of bridge

users.

Response 32: TfL would design all facilities including the proposed bridge to comply with the latest

safety and security standards. Any future changes to the proposals would be subject to further

public consultation, and the design taken forward to planning permission would be subject to a full

Environmental Impact Assessment that would assess the impact of the scheme on bridge users.

Please also refer to Response 29.

33 I am concerned that the bridge

will be unsightly.

Response 33: TfL would design the bridge to minimise disruption to the local community to

include elements to eliminate and/or reduce visual and noise disruptions. Any design taken forward

to planning permission would be subject to a full Environmental Impact Assessment which would

include an assessment of the impact of the bridge design while ensuring that any mitigations meet

railways safety standards.

34 I am concerned over structural

integrity of the potential

bridge.

Response 34: The bridge would be structurally sound and would be designed to comply with the

latest engineering and safety standards and be approved by Network Rail as the owner of the

infrastructure.

35 I believe that a bridge is

needed to connect Victoria

Road to Old Oak Common

Lane station.

Response 35: Although the provision of an overpass to Victoria Road is not a requirement of the

potential station, the design would allow for this to be provided, either at the same time as the

station or at a later date. If such a bridge were provided it would substantially reduce the distance

required to access the planned Old Oak Common station from Victoria Road and the Park Royal

area. The decision to proceed with such a link is not confirmed and would be subject to

further review, the availability of funding and discussions with local stakeholders including

residents, landowners and OPDC.

36 I am concerned that the bridge

will be unsuitable for cyclists.

Response 36: The bridge proposals allow for suitable cycle segregation from pedestrian traffic.



37 I am concerned that any failure

to provide the bridge at the

time of the station’s opening

will cause disruption for

residents of Shaftesbury

Gardens.

Response 37: No direct access to Old Oak Common Lane station would be provided from

Shaftesbury Gardens and the provision of a pedestrian bridge would not change this situation. If

the bridge is not provided however, the route to access the station from Shaftsbury Gardens would

be longer than if the bridge were not constructed.

38 I am concerned that there is

not sufficient demand to

justify the construction of the

bridge.

Response 38: The proposed bridge would serve both passengers accessing the proposed Old Oak

Common Lane Overground station as well as people accessing the Old Oak area and HS2/Elizabeth

Line/National Rail station from Victoria Road and the wider Park Royal area. As the scheme

develops TfL will review passenger and development area forecasts to ensure that demand is

sufficient to justify any proposal. This would be reported in any further consultation.

39 I am concerned that there will

not be any public access to

the bridge (ie only accessible

by passengers).

Response 39: If the bridge were constructed it would be fully accessible to both passengers and

the general public. It would not be a requirement to enter the station to use the bridge. Please also


40 I suggest that the bridge must

be accessible, ie step free.

Response 40: If constructed the bridge would be fully accessible and would provide step free

access from Victoria Road to Old Oak Common Lane as well as to Old Oak Common Lane station.

As with the stations designs TfL will be subject to the Equality Act 2010 and other legal

requirements. Please also refer to Response 36.



41 I suggest that the bridge

should link with the potential

West London orbital route on

the Dudding Hill line.

Response 41: The proposed bridge is intended to serve the possible Old Oak Common Lane

station and to better link the Park Royal and Old Oak areas. Separate proposals for a West London

Orbital Line between Hounslow and Hendon and/or West Hampstead have been outlined in the

Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2018). Such a service would utilise the current freight only Dudding Hill

line that joins the North London line in the Old Oak Common Lane area and could include a

station at this location. This proposal is however at a very early stage of development. Please also



should not require cyclists to

dismount.

Response 42: The current bridge design provides a step free route for cyclists through the use of

lifts. As such, cyclists would need to dismount prior to using the bridge. This design has been

influenced by the amount of space available which limits to ability to employ ramps. The design

would however be reviewed as part of any future design phase. Please also refer to Response 36.

43 I suggest that the bridge is

future proofed to serve

potential new developments.

Response 43: The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation covers London's largest

development area and access to homes and jobs is at the heart of the scheme. The proposed

bridge is intended to serve the new developments proposed in the area better linking them to one

another, and Old Oak Common Lane station. Please also refer to Response 38.


designs and placement should

consider the privacy of local

residents.

Response 44: In the event that it is constructed, TfL would design the bridge to respect the privacy

of local residents. Any design taken forward to planning permission would be subject to a full

Environmental Impact Assessment which would include an assessment of the impact of the bridge

design. Please also refer to Response 29.

45 I suggest that the construction

of Old Oak Common Lane

station is prioritised over

construction of the bridge.

Response 45: Old Oak Common Lane station has been designed in such a way as it could function

with or without the proposed bridge to Victoria Road. Any decision of prioritisation between

different elements of the proposals will be made as part of the next stage of work, informed by the

response to this consultation. Please also refer to Response 4.



46 I oppose shared space for

pedestrians and cyclists.

Response 46: If constructed the bridge would allow for suitable cycle segregation from

pedestrians. The design and layout of the bridge would be reviewed as part of any future design

phase. Please also refer to Response 36.

47 I suggest that a pedestrian and

cycling route should be

provided linking Old Oak

Common Lane station with

the Grand Union Canal.

Response 47: The Grand Union Canal is in very close proximity to the proposed Old Oak Common

Lane station and is already bridged over by Old Oak Common Lane. TfL would work with the Local

Highway Authority to investigate measures to increase pedestrian and cycle safety on the route

between the proposed station forecourt and the canal access.

5. Issues raised about the potential Hythe Road station


48 I suggest creating a connection with the West Coast Mainline at the proposed Hythe

Road Overground station

49 I suggest routing trains from Richmond through new platforms at Willesden Junction if

Hythe Road Overground station is not constructed

50 I am concerned that the proposed Hythe Road station will be located too far from

HS2/Elizabeth line station to provide effective interchange

51 I am concerned that the Wormwood Scrubs green area will be negatively affected by

the proposals

52 I am concerned that the proposals will destroy existing community

53 I am concerned that jobs will be lost as a result of the proposals

54 I suggest that retail outlets are also provided in the station development

55 I suggest that the Hythe Road station features a connection to the potential Gatwick-

Milton Keynes line

56 I suggest that the Hythe Road station features passive provision for a future

connection with Chiltern Railways services

57 I am concerned that the proposals do not provide adequate connectivity between

modes and services given the scale of the plans

58 I am concerned that the structural integrity of road bridges on Scrubs Lane will not be

sufficient to handle an increase in road traffic

59 I suggest locating Hythe Road station further south

60 I suggest that all platforms at Hythe Road station allow for train reversal in both

directions

61 I suggest an alternative station location at Scrubs Lane to accommodate the Southern

Railway service to Milton Keynes

62 I suggest an alternative station location at the embankment on Scrubs Lane

63 I suggest an alternative station location south of the junction between rail branches,

towards Wembley Central and Willesden Junction High Level

64 I suggest building terminating platforms for trains to and from Clapham Junction

alongside the Elizabeth line platforms


65 I suggest a connection from Clapham Junction to Great Western Old Oak Common,

with a further loop to Willesden Junction or Cricklewood line

66 I suggest that Hythe Road station features three platforms instead of two, to allow

creation of passive provision for Willesden Junction bound trains

67 I suggest that the proposals provide a link to Acton Central

68 I am concerned that the Hythe Road station is too close to Willesden Junction station

69 I am concerned that travel times from Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction and

Shepherds Bush/Olympia will increase

70 I am concerned over the route due to gradient between Mitre Bridge Junction and

Willesden Junction High Level

71 I am concerned that the turn-back service at Hythe Road station is of limited benefit

to passengers

72 I suggest that further information is provided on where Hythe Road station will appear

on the Overground map

73 I suggest that an interchange with the West Coast Main line should be considered

74 I am concerned that the details on the design of the wider area have not been

forthcoming from Old Oak Park Royal Development Corporation

75 I am concerned that the interchange between services will be out of station

76 I oppose construction of a viaduct

77 I suggest the renaming of the station

78 I suggest providing a cycling and walking link between Hythe Road station and the

Grand Union Canal

Table 5.1: Responses to Issues Raised for Hythe Road station


48 I suggest creating a connection

with the West Coast Mainline

at the proposed Hythe Road

Overground station.

Response 48: Hythe Road station will be served by London Overground services which call at

Willesden Junction station, one station to the north, providing interchange with London

Overground services between London Euston and Watford Junction on the WCML. The new

station would also provide an interchange with the new HS2 line which parallels the WCML to the

south as well as connection to Elizabeth line and National Rail services.

49 I suggest routing trains from

Richmond through new

platforms at Willesden

Junction if Hythe Road

Overground station is not

constructed.

Response 49; It is not proposed that services from Richmond would serve Hythe Road station.

Either with or without Hythe Road station, current services on the NLL from Richmond would still

operate and would continue to serve Willesden Junction station and the new Old Oak Common

Lane station.


proposed Hythe Road station

will be located too far from

HS2/Elizabeth line station to

provide effective interchange.

Response 50: The proposed Hythe Road station is located as close as possible to the planned

HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. The interchange distance between the two stations is

approximately 700 metres. We are working closely with HS2 and OPDC to ensure that a high

quality pedestrian link can be provided between the stations. Both the station and interchange

links would be designed to comply with the latest accessibility standards and existing legal

requirements upon TfL. Please also refer to Response 20.


Wormwood Scrubs green area

will be negatively affected by

the proposals.

Response 51: Both Hythe Road station and Old Oak Common Lane proposed station locations are

located a considerable distance from Wormwood Scrubs. It is highly unlikely that TfL would require

any of this land for a worksite, and the permanent station proposals do not impact on the

Wormwood Scrubs at all.


proposals will destroy existing

community.

Response 52: The proposal would increase the access levels enjoyed by the local community

through better and faster connectivity to the surrounding areas. No residential properties are

required to deliver this project and the stations will be built on existing railway infrastructure

already served by frequent rail services.



53 I am concerned that jobs will

be lost as a result of the

proposals.

Response 53: The OPDC estimates that 65,000 jobs will be created through its Local Plan and the

new station would increase the likelihood of new employers locating to the area due to the

improved connectivity.

54 I suggest that retail outlets are

also provided in the station

development.

Response 54: The provision of retail and potential other uses within the proposed Hythe Road

station has been examined as part of design work. Any further design work would be undertaken in

line with TfL’s commercial strategy and would be subject to further public consultation. Please


55 I suggest that the Hythe Road

station features a connection

to the potential Gatwick-

Milton Keynes line.

Response 55: Any train service between Milton Keynes and Gatwick Airport would utilise a

different set of tracks to those proposed for Hythe Road station. As such, the station would need

to be relocated to serve trains between Milton Keynes and Gatwick. This does not form part of the

current proposal as such a station would be unable to accommodate London Overground services.

56 I suggest that the Hythe Road

station features passive

provision for a future

connection with Chiltern

Railways services.

Response 56: The Department for Transport are currently investigating provision for a Chiltern Line

connection as part of the HS2 station design. Such an interchange at the proposed Hythe Road

station is currently not being investigated.


proposals do not provide

adequate connectivity

between modes and services

given the scale of the plans.

Response 57: The proposed Hythe Road station is located within walking distance of the planned

HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station at Old Oak. It would provide a one-stop connection to the

Bakerloo line and other London Overground services at Willesden Junction and to the Central line

at Shepherds Bush. TfL and the OPDC are also in the process of designing a Bus Strategy for the

area which will interlink to the project.




structural integrity of road

bridges on Scrubs Lane will not

be sufficient to handle an

increase in road traffic

Response 58: Scrubs Lane is an existing busy main road which is considered to be structurally

sound. It continues to safely carry traffic including heavy goods vehicles. The Old Oak and Park

Royal Development Corporation’s local plan contains polices to restrict vehicle movements

through Old Oak North area. Please also refer to Response 1.

59 I suggest locating Hythe Road

station further south.

Response 59: Locating the proposed station to the south would mean that the station would be

less able to serve the Old Oak area and would reduce the ease of interchange to the planned

HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. Please also refer to Response 55.

60 I suggest that all platforms at

Hythe Road station allow for

train reversal in both

directions.

Response 60: The station has been designed to reflect current and future services planned for the

area when the station opens. The provision of the third platform allows for train reversing in both

directions.

61 I suggest an alternative station

location at Scrubs Lane to

accommodate the Southern

Railway service to Milton

Keynes.

Response 61: Locating the station to the south, adjacent to Scrubs Lane is not preferred as this

would mean that the station would be significantly less able to serve the Old Oak area and would

reduce the ease of interchange to the planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. Please also

refer to Response 55, Response 59 and Response 168.


location at the embankment

on Scrubs Lane.

Response 62: Please refer to Response 61.




location south of the junction

between rail branches,

towards Wembley Central and

Willesden Junction High Level.

Response 63: The cost and complexity of such a scheme would make it unfeasible and would not

achieve the scheme objective which is to link communities in west London served by the London

Overground to the HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station at Old Oak and support growth in the

Old Oak area.

64 I suggest building terminating

platforms for trains to and

from Clapham Junction

alongside the Elizabeth line

platforms.

Response 64: Such a proposal would not serve London Overground services on the West London

line or Southern services between Clapham Junction and Milton Keynes and thus would add

relatively little additional connectivity. Please also refer to Response 164.

65 I suggest a connection from

Clapham Junction to Great

Western Old Oak Common,

with a further loop to

Willesden Junction or

Cricklewood line.

Response 65: The proposed station at Hythe Road provides connections to Willesden Junction,

Clapham Junction and then via an interchange to many more destinations. An interchange will be

available to Elizabeth line Great Western at the planned Old Oak Common HS2/Elizabeth

line/National rail station. No rail services currently run between the Old Oak area and

Cricklewood. However, separate plans for a West London Orbital service are under consideration

by TfL. As such, an infrastructure solution providing new rail links between these routes is not

considered necessary. Please also refer to Response 1 and Response 64.

66 I suggest that Hythe Road

station features three

platforms instead of two, to

allow creation of passive

provision for Willesden

Junction bound trains.

Response 66: The third platform provides an option to turn back Southern services that currently

terminate at Shepherds Bush. Two platforms will provide less operational flexibility for services

than three platforms, however this arrangement would still allow for London Overground services

to Willesden Junction.



67 I suggest that the proposals

provide a link to Acton

Central.

Response 67: A direct link to Acton Central from Hythe Road station would be provided via an

interchange at Willesden Junction. Acton Central would also be served directly from Old Oak

Common Lane station. Hythe Road station is also proposed to be located within walking distance

of the planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station at Old Oak which would provide direct

services to Acton Mainline station. Please also refer to Response 57.

68 I am concerned that the Hythe

Road station is too close to

Willesden Junction station.

Response 68: Operationally there is no issue with the location of the proposed station relative to

Willesden Junction station. If built, the stations would be no closer together than many other

stations on the London Overground network. Furthermore, the location of the proposed Hythe

Road station is intended to best serve the planned Old Oak North development area and provide

as close a link as possible from the West London line to the planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National

Rail station. Please also refer to Response 3 and Response 16.

69 I am concerned that travel

times from Willesden Junction

to Clapham Junction and

Shepherds Bush/Olympia will

increase.

Response 69: It is expected that there would be some increase in travel time between Willesden

Junction and stations to the south, although this would be limited in nature as only one additional

stop is involved and we expect the overall benefits in travel time as a result of the new station to

outweigh any disbenefit.

70 I am concerned over the route

due to gradient between Mitre

Bridge Junction and Willesden

Junction High Level.

Response 70: Existing rail services already use the route with no recorded technical difficulty and

design work to date has shown that a station in this area is feasible.

71 I am concerned that the turn-

back service at Hythe Road

station is of limited benefit to

passengers.

Response 71: The scheme would provide additional capacity and connectivity in the peak period

with direct services to East Croydon and other stations including Wandsworth Common, Balham

Streatham Common, Norbury, Thornton Heath and Selhurst.



72 I suggest that further

information is provided on

where Hythe Road station will

appear on the Overground

map.

Response 72: This is a matter that would be confirmed nearer to the time of opening.

73 I suggest that an interchange

with the West Coast Main line

should be considered.

Response 73: Hythe Road station would be served by London Overground services which call at

Willesden Junction station one station to the north, providing interchange with London

Overground services between London Euston and Watford Junction on the WCML. The new

station would also provide an interchange with the new HS2 which parallels the WCML to the

south.

74 I am concerned that the details

on the design of the wider area

have not been forthcoming

from Old Oak Park Royal

Development Corporation.

Response 74: The design of the local area is the responsibility of many parties. The OPDC is

providing a planning framework and vision for the local area and this is set out in its draft local plan

and supporting documents. The OPDC will also be producing Supplementary Planning Guidance,

which will also be consulted on, and will also steer future development planning applications.



interchange between services

will be out of station.

Response 75: Future consultations would provide more detail on proposed connectivity measures

between the stations in the Old Oak area.

76 I oppose construction of a

viaduct.

Response 76: The provision of a viaduct is a key part of the proposed Hythe Road station. Further

to it’s role as part of the station; providing access for local residents to frequent and reliable

London Overground services, it would allow access under the railway to the planned development

sites to the north of the current embankment, which otherwise would be severed from the

surrounding area.



77 I suggest the renaming of the

station.

Response 77: This matter is outside the scope of this consultation. Naming of the stations would

be considered nearer the time of opening.

78 I suggest providing a cycling

and walking link between

Hythe Road station and the

Grand Union Canal.

Response 78: The design of the local area including proposed walking and cycling links is the

responsibility of the OPDC. More detail on their plans can be found in the OPDC’s draft Local Plan

which was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination on 4 October

2018. Please also refer to Response 75.

6. Issues raised about the consultation process


79 I am concerned that local residents have not been adequately consulted

80 I am concerned that a failure to consult on alternative options to the proposals will be

unlawful

81 I am concerned that residents of flats on Midland Terrace have not been adequately

consulted

82 I am concerned that the proposals offered for consultation do not align with local

development principles

83 I suggest that TfL provides alternative options for formative consultation

84 I suggest that the consultation page should have included a cost benefit analysis of the

various options

85 I suggest that more information is provided on proposal's impact on Willesden Traction

Maintenance Depot

86 I suggest that more detailed station designs are provided

Table 6.1: Responses to Issues Raised about the Consultation Process


79 I am concerned that local

residents have not been

adequately consulted.

Response 79: Local residents were contacted with a leaflet to addresses in the area around the

proposed stations. Local public transport users were contacted via an email if they have registered

their Oyster card with TfL. There was local advertising in newspapers and online. Meetings also

took place with resident associations in the area to promote the consultation prior to the start

date.

80 I am concerned that a failure

to consult on alternative

options to the proposals will

be unlawful.

Response 80: TfL have previously consulted on different options for the station locations in 2014.

The 2014 consultation provided us with information that informed the development of preferred

location options. The 2017 consultation sought views on these possible locations. Options for

station design and local infrastructure would be carried out at a later date in the project cycle.

81 I am concerned that residents

of flats on Midland Terrace

have not been adequately

consulted.

Response 81: As part of the 2017 consultation, residents on Midland Terrace were contacted with

a leaflet to inform them of the consultation. There was also local advertising in newspapers and

online. Meetings took place with residents’ associations in the area to promote the consultation

prior to the start date. Please also refer to Response 79.


proposals offered for

consultation do not align with

local development principles.

Response 82: We are working in partnership with the OPDC to ensure that the proposals are in line

with their Local Plan and emerging Supplementary Planning Guidance, as well as the Mayor’s

Transport Strategy and London Plan. As the scheme design develops further, we will continue to

work with the OPDC and other stakeholders to make sure that stations are in line with local

development principles.

83 I suggest that TfL provides

alternative options for

formative consultation.

Response 83: TfL have previously consulted on a number of different options for the station

locations in 2014. The 2014 consultation provided us with information that informed the

development of preferred location options. Please also refer to Response 80.

Table 6.1: Responses to Issues Raised about the Consultation Process


84 I suggest that the consultation

page should have included a

cost benefit analysis of the

various options.

Response 84: The costs and benefits of the scheme were presented as part of the public

consultation. The outcome from this consultation will be an important part of the business case

for the proposal, and this will be updated as the plans develop.

85 I suggest that more

information is provided on

proposal's impact on

Willesden Traction

Maintenance Depot.

Response 85: This proposal does not impact upon the Willesden Traction Maintenance Depot.

86 I suggest that more detailed

station designs are provided.

Response 86: More detailed designs will be developed as part of the next stage of work. This will

be informed by the response to this consultation and the updated designs would be consulted on

at the next stage of consultation.

7. Issues raised about environmental impacts


87 I am concerned over the impact of the proposals on local wildlife and habitats

88 I am concerned about noise during the construction phase

89 I am concerned over the impact of proposals on trees

90 I suggest that the stations are environmentally friendly

91 I am concerned about poor air quality around the proposed sites

92 I am concerned about noise from the new rail lines

93 I suggest that existing environmental problems need to be addressed

94 I suggest that more trees are provided with the stations to improve air quality locally

95 I suggest that the relevant agencies work together to maximise sustainability of the

proposals

96 I suggest that the station buildings feature solar power

97 I suggest that the proposals include charging points for electric vehicles

98 I support the proposals due to the limited impact on historic buildings

99 I suggest that any new rail lines are built underground to minimise noise

100 I am concerned over noise pollution affecting local residents if Old Oak Common

Lane station is built

101 I suggest that the station features nesting/breeding facilities for local species such as

bats and swifts

102 I am concerned about the increase in noise on Midland Terrace if a station entrance

constructed there

Table 7.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Potential Environmental Impacts


87 I am concerned over the

impact of the proposals on

local wildlife and habitats.

Response 87: Under these proposals, new stations would be constructed along the North London

Line and West London Line, utilising the existing railways. The proposed West London Line

station is partly located within a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). As such, there

is potential to affect flora and fauna, which may include protected species such as bats, reptiles

and badgers. Impacts could be mitigated by compensating, replacement or enhancement as well as

management of the remaining SINC area to support species and improve its quality. Other

mitigation could include replacement roost sites, sensitive lighting, undertaking vegetation

clearance outside of the breeding bird season, incorporating bird boxes onto retained trees and

capturing and transferring reptiles or great crested newts to a suitable receptor sites. These effects

and any proposed mitigation measures would be the subject to an Environmental Impact

Assessment.

88 I am concerned about noise

during the construction phase.

Response 88: Activities during the construction phase such as demolition, construction and lorry

movements are likely to generate noise and vibration which would impact upon local residents.

The construction of the proposed station along the North London Line would temporarily change

the surrounding noise environment, including likely disruption to the residential properties backing

onto the railway. The construction noise associated with the West London Line station would be

within an area characterised by commercial/ industrial uses and temporary construction noise is

likely to cause only minimal disturbance to these properties.

These would be temporary and a Construction Environmental Management Plan would be

implemented and mitigation applied to minimise the effects. Mitigation could include the use of

acoustic enclosures or portable screens surrounding construction sites, use of mains electricity

rather than generators where practicable and fitting of acoustic dampening where possible.




impact of proposals on trees.

Response 89: The proposed West London Line Station would be located along the existing railway,

the sides of which are located partly within a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).

Construction of the station along this narrow section of elevated track could require removal of

trackside scrub, trees and grassland during construction.

Mitigation could involve planting along railway embankment to improve the grassland habitat. Post

construction, all areas of habitat previously removed would be replaced and where possible

enhanced.

These effects and any proposed mitigation measures would be subject to an Environmental Impact

Assessment.

90 I suggest that the stations are

environmentally friendly.

Response 90: Further design would incorporate sustainable design principles such as the use of

sustainable materials and opportunities for water and energy efficiency.

91 I am concerned about poor air

quality around the proposed

sites.

Response 91: Trains will be electrified and freight trains would not be idling at the proposed

stations. The provision of a new station would be expected to lead to a mode shift to rail for some

private vehicle trips, which could provide air quality benefit.

Construction would be carried out in accordance with an agreed Construction Management Plan to

mitigate air pollution during implementation of the scheme. Mitigation could include damp down

and dust or pollutants with water, ensuring a clean and tidy site and effective storage of materials.

Monitoring would be in place during construction to ensure that the mitigation is effective.



92 I am concerned about noise

from the new rail lines.

Response 92: The project would introduce more trains to the network (not new rail lines); however

these are expected to be electrified and less intrusive than engine powered trains. Increases in

noise could occur from increased pedestrian flow through the station and operational plant.

Construction would be carried out in accordance with an agreed Construction Environment

Management Plan to mitigate noise pollution during implementation of the scheme. Mitigation of

potential noise impacts associated with the station would be addressed by design measures and

operating procedures. Screening would be provided alongside the station where required and a

well-designed public address system would be installed. Where there are detrimental effects,

mitigation would be implemented as part of the scheme such as the use of ballast mats, track/

check rail lubrication and noise barriers.

93 I suggest that existing

environmental problems need

to be addressed.

Response 93: Design measures would incorporate mitigation to reduce the cumulative existing and

proposed impacts.

94 I suggest that more trees are

provided with the stations to

improve air quality locally.

Response 94: Mitigation would involve planting along railway embankment to improve the

grassland habitat. Post construction, all areas of habitat previously removed would be replaced and

where possible enhanced.

95 I suggest that the relevant

agencies work together to

maximise sustainability of the

proposals.

Response 95: Further design would incorporate sustainable design principles such as the use of

sustainable materials and opportunities for water and energy efficiency. Please also refer to

Response 1.


buildings feature solar power.

Response 96: Further design would incorporate sustainable design principles including

opportunities for energy efficiency.




include charging points for

electric vehicles.

Response 97: Noted. This aspect will be looked into as part of further design.

98 I support the proposals due to

the limited impact on historic

buildings.

Response 98: Noted.

99 I suggest that any new rail lines

are built underground to

minimise noise.

Response 99: The project would introduce more trains to the network (not new rail lines); however

these are expected to be electrified and less intrusive than engine powered trains. Increases in

noise could occur from increased pedestrian flow through the station and operational plant.










100 I am concerned over noise

pollution affecting local

residents if Old Oak Common

Lane station is built.

Response 100: The project would introduce more trains to the network (not new rail lines);

however these are expected to be electrified and less intrusive than engine powered trains.

Increases in noise could occur from increased pedestrian flow through the station and operational

plant.









features nesting/breeding

facilities for local species such

as bats and swifts. [Station not

identified].

Response 101: Noted. This aspect will be looked into as part of further design.


increase in noise on Midland

Terrace if a station entrance

constructed there.

Response 102: Increases in noise could occur from increased pedestrian flow through the station

and operational plant.








8. Issues raised about construction impacts


103 I am concerned about disruption for local residents during the construction phase

104 I am concerned that the construction will negatively impact on local business

105 I suggest that the construction does not take place during peak times

106 I suggest that the construction work does not take place at night

107 I suggest that the local residents are provided with a detailed impact report on

construction

108 I am concerned about road closures during the construction phase

109 I suggest that all rail construction work should be completed before the construction

of residential accommodation at the HS2/ Elizabeth line station

110 I am concerned that plans are too heavily influenced by those attempting to minimise

disruption during construction

111 I suggest that the interchange between lines/services must be covered or sheltered

from adverse weather

112 I suggest that the passenger interchange is facilitated by

113 I suggest that the station(s) are made accessible to people with mobility needs

Table 8.1: Responses to issues Raised about Potential Construction Impacts


103 I am concerned about

disruption for local residents

during the construction phase.

Response 103: More detailed construction plans developed at the next stage would support the

production of a Code of Construction Practice (COCP) which would demonstrate how the project

would manage the effects of construction on local residents, local businesses and the

environment.

Construction for the new stations would have to be coordinated with construction plans of both

HS2 and the OPDC Developments to reduce combined construction impacts in the area.


construction will negatively

impact on local business.




environment.

Construction for the new stations would have to be coordinated with construction plans of both

HS2 and the OPDC Developments to reduce combined construction impacts in the area.


does not take place during

peak times.

Response 105: TfL would consult on work timings in a later consultation, although it is certain that

some work would require possession of the railway at certain times to enable those parts of the

project that interface directly with the railway lines to be completed as quickly as possible.


work does not take place at

night.




environment.

This would include consideration of how night working can be reduced if possible or if night work is

critical would determine appropriate mitigations to reduce impact of night work on the local area.



107 I suggest that the local

residents are provided with a

detailed impact report on

construction.




environment.

The COCP would be required to be submitted as part of the Planning Application for the works

which would be available to the public.

108 I am concerned about road

closures during the

construction phase.




environment.

These plans would look to reduce as much as possible disruption and/or closures to local roads as

possible to ensure local roads are only disrupted and/or closed to support critical works which can

only be delivered through such an impact. We would also work closely with the HS2/Elizabeth line

station project to minimise disruption.

109 I suggest that all rail

construction work should be

completed before the

construction of residential

accommodation at the HS2/

Elizabeth line station

Response 109: The HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station complex is planned to be completed in

2026 and TfL would like to complete both Old Oak Common Lane station and Hythe Road station

by that date.



110 I am concerned that plans are

too heavily influenced by

those attempting to minimise

disruption during construction.

Response 110: Detailed construction staging plans would look to ensure that construction works

are delivered as efficiently as possible (without compromising safety) to ensure that the overall

timescales for construction works do not drag out increasing long term disruption to the local

community but also to the railway itself, which would in turn increase scheme cost. Please also


111 I suggest a shorter timescale

for completion.

Response 114: Detailed construction staging plans would look to ensure that construction works

are delivered as efficiently as possible (without compromising safety) to ensure that the overall

timescales for construction works do not drag out increasing long term disruption to the local

community. However we would need to work within the constraints of when the project would

have possession of the railway to undertake the construction works. Please also refer to Response

105.


designs should be sympathetic

to the industrial heritage of the

area.

Response 115: The final designs of the stations would be subject to further work which will be

subject to public consultation before any construction was to commence.

113 I am concerned that the local

pedestrian routes may be

affected because of site

works.




environment.

These plans would look to reduce as much as possible disruption and/or closures to local

pedestrian routes. We would work as closely as possible with the HS2/Elizabeth line station

project to ensure local pedestrian routes are only disrupted and/or closed to support critical works

which can only be delivered through such an impact.

9. Issues raised about potential economic impacts


114 I am concerned that the residents will suffer financially as a result of the proposals

115 I suggest utilising Willesden Junction station rather than constructing two new

stations

116 I am concerned that Brexit threatens the scheme’s funding

117 I suggest that the funding should be used to upgrade existing stations and/or lines

118 I suggest that selling the air rights for all stations is included in the proposal

119 I suggest that the housing developers in the Old Oak Common Lane area contribute

towards new transport infrastructure in the area

120 I suggest that the funding should be used to upgrade existing stations and/or lines

121 I suggest that the proposals are funded by HS2 Ltd

122 I suggest that CarGiant should contribute funding for the proposals

123 I am concerned that the local residents will not receive compensation for the impacts

of the proposals

124 I am concerned over the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders for local homes

125 I am concerned that the proposals will negatively affect local businesses

126 I am concerned about an increase in insurance costs for Midland Terrace residents

127 I am concerned that about an increase in litter on Midland Terrace if the station

entrance is constructed there

Table 9.1: Responses to issues Raised about Potential Economic impacts



residents will suffer financially

as a result of the proposals.

Response 114: These proposals are in the early stages and currently no residential or commercial

properties are proposed for Compulsory Purchase. However, if there is a need for any

compensation process related to the development, this would be designed and offered at the

appropriate time.

115 I suggest utilising Willesden

Junction station rather than

constructing two new stations.

Response 115: This would not deliver the direct interchange between the London Overground and

the HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail services that this proposal would enable. Please also refer to

Response 4.

116 I am concerned that Brexit

threatens the scheme’s

funding.

Response 116: Funding for this scheme would be sourced as for any other transport scheme. This

would be likely to include some developer contribution as well as potential public sector

resources, subject to funding and financing available at that time.

117 I suggest that the funding

should be used to upgrade

existing stations and/or lines.

Response 117: The London Overground has already delivered a substantial upgrade in the quality

of train stock, station environment and service frequency on both the West London line and North

London line, and this scheme would further add to the increasing connectivity of the London

Overground to the wider National Rail network and support the delivery of a major growth area in

line with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy.

118 I suggest that selling the air

rights for all stations is

included in the proposal.

Response 118: This scheme would be delivered in line with TfL's commercial development

priorities in the TfL Business Plan.

119 I suggest that the housing

developers in the Old Oak

Common Lane area contribute

towards new transport

infrastructure in the area.

Response 119: Community Infrastructure Levy tariffs, and Section 106 funding from developers,

which are collected by Local Authorities, are a standard means of part-funding transport schemes,



120 I suggest that the funding

should be used to upgrade

existing stations and/or lines.

Response 120: The HS2 station which these stations would complement and interchange with

would serve this purpose, proving high speed services to Birmingham and northwards.


are funded by HS2 Ltd.

Response 121: We are currently investigating potential funding sources for the proposed stations

and continue to work closely with HS2 as we do this. Please also refer to Response 119.

122 I suggest that CarGiant should

contribute funding for the

proposals.

Response 122: We are currently investigating potential funding sources for the proposed stations

and continue to work closely with CarGiant and their development partner as we do this. Please


123 I am concerned that the local

residents will not receive

compensation for the impacts

of the proposals.


124 I am concerned over the use of

Compulsory Purchase Orders

for local homes.



proposals will negatively affect

local businesses.

Response 125: TfL would design the scheme to mitigate any effects to local businesses. Please



increase in insurance costs for

Midland Terrace residents.

Response 126: Whether insurance premiums increase or indeed reduce is a matter for market

forces and in the current competitive insurance market we would encourage those with concerns

to seek a range of quotations.



127 I am concerned that about an

increase in litter on Midland

Terrace if the station entrance

is constructed there.

Response 127: TfL would ensure that appropriate provision were made to remove litter from the

proposed station and would work with the Local Highway Authority to provide mitigation to ensure

that the station did not result in an increase in litter in the local area.

10. Issues raised that were out of scope


128 The proposals must provide housing

129 I suggest that the proposals include a new stadium for Queens Park Rangers

130 The proposals must provide affordable housing

131 I suggest that the proposals also include a hospital

132 I suggest that the proposals include a new stadium for Queens Park Rangers

133 I suggest adopting Thameslink technology to allow up to 30 trains per hour to run on

Overground lines and increase frequency and capacity on the line

134 I suggest that a rail bridge is created across Euston mainline with a chord joining the

Bakerloo and Overground route

135 I suggest the creation of a cycle route through Wormwood Scrubs

136 I suggest the creation of a Cycle Superhighway to Old Oak Common Lane

Table 10.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Out of Scope Issues


128 The proposals must provide

housing.

Response 128: The proposed London Overground stations would themselves not directly deliver

new housing. They would however support and enable the delivery of new housing by others and

are a key enabler of the OPDC’s plans to develop 25,500 new dwellings in the area.


social housing.

Response 129: The proposed London Overground stations would themselves not directly deliver

new housing including social housing. They would however support and enable the OPDC’s plans

to develop 25,500 new dwellings in the area. The OPDC are committed to delivering the Mayor’s

overarching target of 50% affordable housing. Please also refer to Response 128.


affordable housing.



also include a hospital.

Response 131: This is a matter for the NHS and the ODPC and is outside the scope of this

scheme.


include a new stadium for

Queens Park Rangers.

Response 132: This is a commercial matter for Queens Park Rangers and is outside the scope of

this scheme.

133 I suggest adopting Thameslink

technology to allow up to 30

trains per hour to run on

Overground lines and increase

frequency and capacity on the

line.

Response 133: Such a service level is not currently proposed and is outside the scope of this

project. The proposed stations could potentially serve a greater frequency of service if this were to

be introduced on the North and West London lines respectively although this could be dependent

of signalling and/or other improvements.

Table 10.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Out of Scope Issues


134 I suggest that a rail bridge is

created across Euston

mainline with a chord joining

the Bakerloo and Overground

route.

Response 134: Such a rail bridge at this location is outside the scope of this scheme. Please also


135 I suggest the creation of a

cycle route through

Wormwood Scrubs.

Response 135: This proposal falls outside the objectives of this scheme. There are no current

proposals for a Cycle Superhighway in this area.

136 I suggest the creation of a

Cycle Superhighway to Old

Oak Common Lane.


proposals for a Cycle Superhighway in this area. Please refer to Response 135.

11. Issues raised about potential local road impacts


137 I am concerned that the shortcomings in passenger interchange in the proposals will

push demand from rail onto road

138 I am concerned that the proposals will cause increases in road journey times locally

139 I am concerned that the proposals will increase congestion at the junction of Wood

Lane and Du Cane Road

140 I suggest providing improved road connections for north bound traffic to remove

bottlenecks

141 I suggest that additional road space is provided to accommodate any increase in

vehicle traffic due to the proposals

142 I am concerned about road closures as a result of the proposals

Table 11.1: Responses to issues Raised about Potential Local Road Impacts



shortcomings in passenger

interchange in the proposals

will push demand from rail

onto road.

Response 137: The provision of two new stations at Old Oak is expected generate more trips by

public transport and reduce the number for trips made by road. This is because the stations would

provide quicker public transport journeys than would otherwise exist. This likely impact is

consistent with what has been observed following the delivery of other public transport schemes.



proposals will cause increases

in road journey times locally.

Response 138: The provision of two new stations is expected to reduce the number of trips made

by road and thus would not be expected to increase road journey times. As part of any application

for permission to build and operate the scheme, TfL would produce a Transport Assessment that

will assess the impacts on the highway network arising from the proposal. Please also refer to

Response 137.


proposals will increase

congestion at the junction of

Wood Lane and Du Cane

Road.

Response 139: The provision of two new stations is not expected to increase road congestion.

Instead it is likely to encourage more trips to be made by public transport which would result in

less trips being made by road. Please also refer to Response 138.

140 I suggest providing improved

road connections for north

bound traffic to remove

bottlenecks.


proposals for changes to connections for northbound traffic.

Table 11.1: Responses to issues Raised about Potential Local Road Impacts


141 I suggest that additional road

space is provided to

accommodate any increase in

vehicle traffic due to the

proposals.

Response 141: The provision of two new stations is not expected to increase vehicle traffic on the

local road network. Instead it is likely to encourage more trips to be made by public transport

which would result in less trips being made by road. Therefore we do not propose to provide any

additional road space for vehicle traffic. During construction, some additional vehicle movements

will be required. Such necessary movements will be catered for in the construction plan for the

stations and this will form part of any TWAO application documents. Please also refer to Response

138.

142 I am concerned about road

closures as a result of the

proposals.

Response 142: The proposed scheme is not expected to result in any permanent road closures.

Any closures required during construction would be a short as reasonably practicable and would be

subject to a future public consultation. As part of any application for permission to build and

operate the scheme, TfL would produce a Transport Assessment that would assess the impacts

on the highway network arising from the proposal including any temporary road closures during

construction. We would also work closely with the HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station project

to minimise disruption.

12. Issues raised about impacts on the current transport network


143 I am concerned that the proposals do not adequately enhance connectivity locally

144 I am concerned that the proposals are aimed at meeting local transport needs rather

than wider London transport goals

145 I am concerned that the construction of the new stations will increase journey times

on existing National Rail lines

146 I am concerned that the existing local transport network will not be able to cope with

the proposals

147 I suggest that the external station realm improvements are planned early to ensure Old

Oak’s position as an orbital interchange

148 I suggest that the proposals take a more long term approach to planning and

forecasting for the next 50 to 100 years

149 I suggest that the local and national transport bodies and organisations co-operate

fully to achieve improved connectivity

150 I suggest that the proposed new rail lines should remove the need for trains to change

tracks and so reduce journey times

151 I suggest that the capacity of the Overground trains is increased to meet growth in

passenger demand due to the new stations

152 I am concerned that the proposed stations do not adequately address the gap in

London Overground provision between Old Oak Common Lane and Shepherds Bush

153 I am concerned over the impact of these proposals to freight services

Table 12.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Impacts on the Current Transport Network



proposals do not adequately

enhance connectivity locally.

Response 143: The proposed new stations would provide new connections for local residents to

north and east London as well as to Richmond from Old Oak Common Lane station and Clapham

Junction and Shepherds Bush from Hythe Road station. The potential bridge between Victoria

Road and Old Oak Common Lane would also provide a brand new local link between the Park

Royal and Old Oak areas. In addition, the OPDC are developing plans for Old Oak that would

create a new centre for West London including many new connections across the area including

links to, and between the two potential new Overground stations and the planned HS2/Elizabeth

line/National Rail station. Please also refer to Response 38.


proposals are aimed at

meeting local transport needs

rather than wider London

transport goals.

Response 144: This scheme meets both local transport goals and London-wide transport goals,

and is supported by the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2018) and draft London Plan (2017), as well as

the Old Oak & Park Royal Local Plan. All these plans take a long term perspective to the transport

needs of Greater London, and Old Oak, respectively.


construction of the new

stations will increase journey

times on existing National Rail

lines.

Response 145: There would be some impact on London Overground services on the North and

West London lines due to the extra stop at each of the new stations respectively. However our

assessments show that any delay is marginal and that the benefits to passengers outweigh any

negative effects caused by the extra journey times


existing local transport

network will not be able to

cope with the proposals.

Response 146: TfL/ODPC has carried out a strategic transport study as part of the work developing

proposals for the regeneration of the Old Oak area. This study identified a range of new and

enhanced transport infrastructure likely to be needed to support the proposals, including new and

upgraded rail stations to serve the area.



147 I suggest that the external

station realm improvements

are planned early to ensure

Old Oak’s position as an

orbital interchange.

Response 147: The station would be designed to best serve both passengers and the local

community in both function and design. The illustrations in the consultation are an early outline

indication as to how the stations might look, and further consultation would be carried out as

design progresses. Further design work would take place as part of the next stage of work. This

would recognise the importance of the station as an interchange and would be subject to further

public consultation. The design taken forward to planning permission would be subject to a full

Environmental Impact Assessment which would include a Design and Access Statement. Please



take a more long term

approach to planning and

forecasting for the next 50 to

100 years.

Response 148: The proposed stations have been designed to accommodate future forecast

passenger demand, including all movements to and from the station from both the planned Old

Oak development and the future HS2/Elizabeth line/National rail station. Please also refer to

Response 144.

149 I suggest that the local and

national transport bodies and

organisations co-operate fully

to achieve improved

connectivity.

Response 149: TfL and all its partners are committed to working together to deliver significantly

improved transport connectivity to and within the area.

150 I suggest that the proposed

new rail lines should remove

the need for trains to change

tracks and so reduce journey

times.

Response 150: The proposed stations are designed to improve connectivity and reduce journey

times for local residents and businesses. The provision of two stations on existing lines would

provide significant new journey opportunities for people travelling to and from the local area. No

new lines are planned, although some track layout changes are required from current routes.



151 I suggest that the capacity of

the Overground trains is

increased to meet growth in

passenger demand due to the

new stations.

Response 151: TfL constantly monitors demand across our network and seeks to balance demand

and capacity across all services. We would only introduce the potential new stations if we were

comfortable that they could be accommodated, within the capacity of the network. The Mayor’s

Transport Strategy (2018) provides more information on the capacity enhancements that TfL plans

to implement on the transport network. Please also refer to Response 55.


proposed stations do not

adequately address the gap in

London Overground provision

between Old Oak Common

Lane and Shepherds Bush.

Response 152: The two new proposed stations are intended to serve the Old Oak area; including

providing new links to the planned HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station. From Hythe Road

station it would provide a direct link between Old Oak and Shepherds Bush. The provision on any

additional stations between these two locations is beyond the scope of this project. Please also

refer to Response 38 and Response 144.


impact of these proposals to

freight services.

Response 153: Any impacts on freight services or operators would be subject to the Network

Change process operated by Network Rail and overseen by the Office of Rail and Road. This is a

regulatory process that would be required to be undertaken should studies show that this impact

is demonstrated.

13. Issues raised about suggested connections


154 I suggest that the interchange between lines/services must be covered or sheltered

from adverse weather

155 I suggest that the passenger interchange is facilitated by travelators

156 I suggest that the station(s) are made accessible to people with mobility needs

157 I suggest that the proposals should provide a connection to the Central line

158 I suggest that the proposals should provide a connection to the Underground

159 I suggest that Willesden Junction station is redeveloped

160 I suggest the creation of an Overground Station, Westway Circus, at the Westway

161 I suggest a connection between the proposed stations and the Hounslow Loop

162 I suggest implementing a twin track alignment from Northolt to Old Oak Common

Lane station to allow access for Chiltern Railways services

163 I suggest the creation of a new east facing bay at Acton Main Line station to increase

service capacity on the future Dudding Hill line

164 I suggest that all five of the stations are constructed on top of each other (eg High

Level, Low Level, Underground)

165 I suggest that the proposals should provide a connection to the Bakerloo line

166 I suggest that the access to airports is improved in general

167 I suggest that the proposals include a bus route from Acton Central

168 I suggest constructing a further London Overground station at Latimer Road

169 I suggest constructing a station at the former Eurostar depot on North Pole Road

170 I suggest revitalising the Dudding Hill line to provide even more possibilities for

connections in Old Oak Common

171 I suggest that the section of rail between the Acton Wells junctions should feature four

tracks to increase service capacity and remove bottlenecks

172 I am concerned that the Old Oak Common Lane and Hythe Road stations are too close

together; their locations should be reconsidered

173 I suggest that an alternative station at Mitre Bridge would provide better interchange

with the HS2/Elizabeth line than the current proposals


174 I suggest running services from Clapham Junction to Old Oak Common Lane, via Hythe

Road

175 I suggest that London Overground services extend beyond West Ealing to Willesden

Junction

176 I suggest that that an accessible walking route to Park Royal station would improve

access to Old Oak Common Lane from north west London

177 I suggest creating a new branch of the North London Line to create an alternative

station west of the proposed Hythe Road site

178 I suggest creating an additional station on the West London Line at Imperial College

West Campus on Latimer Road

179 I suggest that the proposed stations are merged to provide one station

180 I suggest that the proposed stations are merged to provide one station

181 I suggest increasing Overground service frequency from Willesden Junction to Bromley

South and Orpington via the North London line and West London line

Table 13.1: Responses to Issues Raised about Suggested Connections


154 I suggest that the interchange

between lines/services must

be covered or sheltered from

adverse weather.

Response 154: The design of both the stations includes shelter from adverse or inclement

weather.

155 I suggest that the passenger

interchange is facilitated by

travelators.

Response 155: There are no proposals for travelators in the proposed scheme. To provide

travelators would require additional land take and would add significant cost to the scheme.

156 I suggest that the station(s) are

made accessible to people

with mobility needs.

Response 156: TfL would comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and other legal

requirements in design and construction of the stations.


should provide a connection

to the Central line.

Response 157: The location of the proposed stations is intended to best serve both the planned

HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station and the existing and planned communities at Old Oak.

Connections to the Central line would be available via Shepherd Bush when travelling from Hythe

Road station or via a short walk along Victoria Road if travelling from Old Oak Common Lane

station. Please also refer to Response 18.



to the Underground.

Response 158: Direct connections to London Underground services would be provided for

passengers using both stations, including at Willesden Junction (Bakerloo line), Shepherds Bush

(Central line), West Brompton, Gunnersbury (both District line) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria

line). Please also refer to Response 18.

159 I suggest that Willesden

Junction station is

redeveloped.

Response 159: TfL is working with the OPDC, Network Rail and LB Brent to identify potential

improvements to Willesden Junction station.



160 I suggest the creation of an

Overground Station, Westway

Circus, at the Westway.

Response 160: This would be an additional station between a new Hythe Road station and the

existing London Overground station at Shepherds Bush and is not part of the scope of this work.


161 I suggest a connection

between the proposed

stations and the Hounslow

Loop.

Response 161: Such a proposal is not part of the scope of this project, which is focussed on the

provision of two new London Overground stations at Old Oak only. Please refer to Response 1.

162 I suggest implementing a twin

track alignment from Northolt

to Old Oak Common Lane

station to allow access for

Chiltern Railways services.

Response 162: This is outside scope of this scheme and would not deliver scheme objectives.

Cost and planning issues are likely to make it infeasible to implement. Please also refer to

Response 56.

HS2 services are planned to also run towards Birmingham on the new HS2 line from 2026 with

direct access to these services from Old Oak.

163 I suggest the creation of a new

east facing bay at Acton Main

Line station to increase service

capacity on the future Dudding

Hill line.

Response 163: Such a proposal is not part of the scope of this project, which is focussed on the

provision of two new London Overground stations at Old Oak only. Please also refer to Response

1.

164 I suggest that all five of the

stations are constructed on

top of each other (eg High

Level, Low Level,

Underground).

Response 164: The locations of the existing rail lines in relation to each other make this infeasible

in cost and engineering terms.





to the Bakerloo line.

Response 165: There is existing connectivity via Willesden Junction station which is one station

away from either of the two proposed stations. Please also refer to Response 158.

166 I suggest that the access to

airports is improved in general.

Response 166: This is beyond the scope of this scheme however there is connectivity provided via

connections to exiting networks. For this scheme, the connections for Old Oak residents to

Heathrow Airport in particular, but also all the other key London airports would be substantially

improved.


include a bus route from

Acton Central station.

Response 167: This proposal is beyond the scope of this scheme which is for the provision of two

London Overground stations linked to the forthcoming HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station at

Old Oak.

168 I suggest constructing a further

London Overground station at

Latimer Road.

Response 168: This would be an additional station between a new Hythe Road station and the

existing London Overground station at Shepherds Bush, and the existing provision of Circle line and

Hammersmith and City line services mean the location is already well served.

169 I suggest constructing a station

at the former Eurostar depot

on North Pole Road.

Response 169: The existing proposal is located very close to the North Pole depot which has

already been subject to upgrading to service the new Intercity Express trains for the Great Western

Main line.



170 I suggest revitalising the

Dudding Hill line to provide

even more possibilities for

connections in Old Oak

Common Lane station.

Response 170: Separate proposals for a West London Orbital Line between Hounslow and Hendon

and/or West Hampstead have been outlined in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2018). Such a

service would utilise the current freight only, Dudding Hill line that joins the North London line in

the Old Oak Common Lane area and could include a station at this location. This proposal is

however at a very early stage of development and as such, there is no certainty that it will

progress. For this reason a station on the Dudding Hill line does not form part of the current

proposals for Old Oak Common Lane station, however the future provision of additional platforms

on the Dudding Hill line is not precluded by the existing designs of the station footbridge. Please


171 I suggest that the section of

rail between the Acton Wells

junctions should feature four

tracks to increase service

capacity and remove

bottlenecks.

Response 171: This is beyond the scope of the project. Old Oak Common Lane station has been

designed to serve existing and planned service frequencies on the North London line, all of which

can be accommodated through the existing junction at Acton Wells. Please also refer to Response

1.

172 I am concerned that the Old

Oak Common Lane and Hythe

Road stations are too close

together; their locations

should be reconsidered.

Response 172: Operationally there is no issue with the location of the proposed stations relative

to one another. If built, the stations would be no closer together than many other stations on the

London Overground network, and as they different London Overground lines, both would provide

an important, and independent function in improving connectivity to and from the Old Oak area.

173 I suggest that an alternative

station at Mitre Bridge would

provide better interchange

with the HS2/Elizabeth line

than the current proposals.

Response 173: This proposal would mean that North London line services towards Richmond

could not be served by the proposed scheme.



174 I suggest running services from

Clapham Junction to Old Oak

Common Lane, via Hythe

Road.

Response 174: The proposed Hythe Road station would not have a direct rail link to the planned

HS2/Elizabeth line/National Rail station at Old Oak. It is however located within walking distance of

that station and TfL and the OPDC are also in the process of designing a Bus Strategy for the area

which will interlink to the project. Please also refer to Response 57.

175 I suggest that London

Overground services extend

beyond West Ealing to

Willesden Junction.

Response 175: There is no current London Overground service to West Ealing station and no plans

to introduce any such services at this time.

176 I suggest that that an

accessible walking route to

Park Royal station would

improve access to Old Oak

Common Lane from north

west London.

Response 176: This is outside the scope of this scheme but the OPDC local plan contains

proposals to improve the area.

177 I suggest creating a new branch

of the North London Line to

create an alternative station

west of the proposed Hythe

Road site.

Response 177: This is outside scope of this scheme as it would not deliver the scheme objectives.

Cost and planning issues would likely make it infeasible, whereas the proposed scheme makes the

best use of the existing railways infrastructure.

178 I suggest creating an additional

station on the West London

Line at Imperial College West

Campus on Latimer Road.

Response 178: please refer to Response 168.



179 I suggest that the proposed

stations are merged to provide

one station.

Response 179: This was assessed at a previous stage and ruled out. More information can be

found in the responses to issues raised to the 2014 consultation. Please also refer to Response

164.

180 I suggest that rerouting

London Overground lines

directly to the HS2/Elizabeth

line station at Old Oak

Common.

Response 180: This was assessed at a previous stage and ruled out. More information can be

found in the responses to issues raised to the 2014 consultation. Please also refer to Response

164.

181 I suggest increasing

Overground service frequency

from Willesden Junction to

Bromley South and Orpington

via the North London line and

West London line.

Response 181: There is no current direct service via this route and no plans to introduce one.

Services to Bromley South and Orpington are currently subject to the Southeastern franchise rather

than London Overground.

14. Next steps

14.1. Subject to funding being secured and further public consultation we would seek

permission to build and operate the proposals via a Transport and Works Act order

(TWAO).

14.2. Funding remains a significant constraint in delivering these proposals. We are

currently seeking to establish a package of funding that could enable the stations to

be delivered by 2026 alongside the new HS2 and Elizabeth line station.

Appendix 1: Summary of the proposals for Hythe Road station

A1.1. Hythe Road station would be situated on the West London line about 700 metres

from the Old Oak Common station and in one of the largest development sites

within the OPDC area. This development site is owned by the company Car Giant and

known as Old Oak Park. Car Giant, supported by the property development company

London and Regional, is independently proposing a large-scale redevelopment of its

land.

Figure A.1-1: Legible London view of the potential Hythe Road station below

A1.2. The following options were considered:

i 1A - a new London Overground station on the existing railway embankment,

including embankment widening where required

ii 1B - a new station and railway viaduct to the north of the existing embankment.

This option would mean the removal of the existing embankment

iii 1C - a new station and railway viaduct to the south of the existing embankment.

This option would also mean the removal of the embankment

A1.3. Option 1B is the preferred option as it provides greater opportunity for regeneration

and the creation of new spaces that support the wider development. In addition, this

option reduces the severance caused by the embankment, making it easier for people

to move around the area.

Figure A.1-2: Illustrative visualisation of Hythe Road station (1)


Appendix 2: Summary of the proposals for Old Oak Common Lane station

A2.1. Old Oak Common Lane station would be situated about 350 metres to the west of

the HS2 and Elizabeth line station, sitting on the North London line between Old Oak

Common Lane and Midland Terrace. This station would provide the most convenient

interchange between London Overground, HS2, the Elizabeth line and National Rail

services. The location of this station is constrained by other railway lines, roads and

residential properties.

A2.2. To the west of Old Oak Common Lane station, there is an aspiration to provide a

pedestrian and cycle link, connecting Old Oak Common Lane and Victoria Road. This

link would make it easier for people to move around the area as currently the

patchwork of railway lines act as a barrier. While a pedestrian / cycle link crossing the

railway lines is not essential for the new station, we have included possible provision

for such a link in each option as we believe it would be important for opening up the

wider area.

Figure A.2-1: Legible London view of the potential Old Oak Common Lane station

A2.3. The following options were considered:

i 2A - a new station with a sub-surface ticket hall and concourse. This option

would include potential for an underpass between Old Oak Common Lane and

Victoria Road

ii 2B - a new station with an elevated ticket hall and concourse. This option would

include potential for a bridge, linking pedestrians and cyclists between Old Oak

Common Lane and Victoria Road

A2.4. Option 2B is the preferred option as it reduces the level of disruption to the railway

during construction and provides better value for money.

Figure A.2-2: Illustrative visualisation of Old Oak Common Lane station (1)


Appendix 3: Summary of the proposals for Victoria Road bridge

A3.1. Although the provision of an overpass to Victoria Road is not a requirement of the

potential station, the design would allow for this to be provided, either at the same

time as the station or at a later date. The decision to proceed with such a link is not

confirmed and would be subject to further review and discussion with local

stakeholders including residents, landowners and OPDC.

Figure A.3-1: An illustrative image of Old Oak Common Lane station and possible overpass

to Victoria Road

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