Overcrowding on overground rail routes

The London Assembly’s Transport Committee is investigating solutions to the overcrowding that plagues many of the overground rail routes coming into the capital – especially during the morning and evening commuter rush.

Almost 700,000 people commute to work or home via one of the 50 or so overground rail routes into London, which accounts for around a fifth of all commuting in the capital. Almost half a million of the overground rail commuters travel into central London from outside central London.

While the general problems of overcrowding are well known, this investigation will map an accurate picture of the 'pinch points' on commuter routes into London – for example the stations where people have to wait for several full trains to go by before they can board - so that targeted solutions can be identified.

As well as mapping and analysis of how effectively overcrowding is currently being tackled, the investigation will focus on the passenger experience.

Your say

The Committee is keen to hear from people who use overground rail to commute. Please send us your experiences - particularly around being unable to board full trains at certain London stations, and how much space is available on the trains you travel on.

Let us know by emailing our Transport Committee team at: overcrowding@london.gov.uk

or write to us at:

London Assembly Transport Committee
PP10 / 6th Floor
City Hall
The Queen’s Walk
London SE1 2AA

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