HerLordship Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I know some people from Forest Hill use this forum so I thought there would be some people interested to know that there is a soft launch of the northern extension of the ELL next month, according to this report. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisiana Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 And some of us Dulwichites pop up to the Hill for the Overground connection :-)Thanks for the post HerLordship.I wonder whether this linking of Highbury & Islington with the depths of south London will heal the great North South Divide.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic Basher Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 The trains tend to empty once they go to Canada Water, I boarded a train at Shadwell last week and there were only two of us on the platform. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck83 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Wow! I am moving to Honor Oak Park in Feb, this will be so handy! :D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chez Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 but delay to denmark hill extension... http://londonreconnections.blogspot.com/2011/01/ell-extension-news-for-both-north-and.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medley Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Loads of people get off at C Water always, but then a fair few get off at Whitechapel and Shoreditch in my experiences. Having a link to the Vict line and to North London Line and other trains at H and I will be great. Wish the link to Clapham J, when it opens, could include a stop at Brixton so we could get at the Vict line (and get a seat!) there!!Incidentally, tip that someone gave me and hadn't dawned on me about Whitechapel - instead of waiting for the first H and City train to come, which can be an absolute age, get on the first District (much more frequent) to T Hill and then onto the Circle. Usually quicker, I've found. The H and City line really is the dark ages. Final random bit of wittering - I'm utterly in love with the P Rye - Farringdon link. Coming home the other night I had a table and four seats all to myself as we cruised across London, with spectacular views, in only a few mins. And it was 6.35pm. Magic. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Very handy for those who frequent the Emirates stadium! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerLordship Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Glad there were people here for whom this was useful. With regards to the Clapham link, unfortunately, that now looks like it will be delayed until the end of 2012. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I love the East London Line. It has taken 40 minutes off my journey to Canary Wharf and back every day. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyraj Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Shame the Peckham / DMH link is delayed and surprised there hasn't been more fuss about that because it was going to be a key link to East London for the games. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-399977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic Basher Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 With the delay to the ELL extension to Clapham, there might be a reprieve for the current Southern South London Line between Victoria and London Bridge after the May 2012 timetable commences. However capacity at London Bridge may be an issue by then.If not, Southeastern may have to provide trains for Wandsworth Road and Clapham High Street until London Overground can start services. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo77 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Brilliant! Thanks for this info. I use the east london line to get to work in Shoreditch and it is so much easier than the other options. Also my boyfriend has to go to Welwyn every week for band practice (!) so will be good for him too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpinjackflash Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I love the East London Line. It has taken 40> minutes off my journey to Canary Wharf and back> every day.I ended up moving to Can Wharf as was so sick of the commute..What route do you take Jah? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medley Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Am I being dense, but how's it going to help with Welwyn?!Jumpin - presumably FH/HOP to Canada Water and then one stop on J line.jo77 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Brilliant! Thanks for this info. I use the east> london line to get to work in Shoreditch and it is> so much easier than the other options. Also my> boyfriend has to go to Welwyn every week for band> practice (!) so will be good for him too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpinjackflash Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Thanks Medley! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo77 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 The new line will go to Highbury and islington and from there you can get a to Welwyn.:) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic Basher Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 To clarify the First Capital Connect services run from H&I to Welwyn or Hertford from the underground platforms next to the Victoria Line on Mondays to Fridays only. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Curtain Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 This is my favorite line & I rode it all the way last night, so I'm glad to hear it's going up that little bit further nowI was a bit knackered after I must say::oA.Curtain Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medley Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Aha! Hadn't appreciated this. Hurrah. Also dawned on me last night as I rode the line that once phase two opens I and my bike will, when working late and so knackered, have the exciting choice of cycling from H O Park or from P Rye. Bic Basher Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> To clarify the First Capital Connect services run> from H&I to Welwyn or Hertford from the> underground platforms next to the Victoria Line on> Mondays to Fridays only. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-400883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olga Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Does anyone know if the east London line is running to highbury & islington yet? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-410444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyvum Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 February 28th Olga, it has other info too as you will see if you click on the link of the original poster. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-410483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerLordship Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 The trains start on Monday morning! Hoorah! http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2011/02/east-london-line-highbury-and-islington.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/15174-east-london-line-to-highbury-and-islington-starts-next-month/#findComment-413565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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