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TfL reveals Barking Riverside Extension shortlist

The contractors being considered to build the London Overground Barking Riverside Extension are down to a shortlist of three.

TfL announced that Balfour Beatty, Carillion PLC and VolkerFitzpatrick have been shortlisted for the contract to build the 4.5km extension of the Gospel Oak to Barking line.

A Transport and Works Order to build the extension was submitted in March. If it is approved, TfL will submit a formal invitation to tender.

Jonathan Fox, TfL's director of London Rail, said: “The London Overground network has helped regenerate other parts of London by providing a frequent, reliable and high standard rail services, and this rail extension will help Barking riverside to grow and develop.”

Construction of the extension is due to begin in late 2017, with services running in 2021. A public consultation last year found ‘overwhelming’ support for the extension, which is intended to unlock local development, including 10,800 new homes.

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Andrew Gwilt   15/12/2016 at 10:29

Also there could be plans to extend the DLR to Dagenham Dock and to connect with Barking Riverside Overground station as a interchange between London Overground and DLR as new housing development is planned to be built. And the Barking Riverside extension is part of the Gospel Oak-Barking route as the line is to be electrified and Class 710 trains will be delivered and to be in service once the electrification is finished and the Barking Riverside extension is to be completed in 2021.

Unknown User   16/12/2016 at 02:03

I was thinking about if the London Overground extension to Abbey Wood could also happen but that could be the DLR extension to Abbey Wood that might happen. I might be thinking of 10-15 years ahead. Oh well never mind. I do hope that the extension to Barking Riverside will get the go ahead as soon as possible.

User   16/12/2016 at 12:55

I'd wondered whether the route could carry on to Abbey Wood or similar, that would mean that the New Cross Overground trains, which are currently under utilised could carry on through Lewisham and back round via Barking thus improving connections both ways

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