Cuts to the Overground train services in Acton

Angie was one of a large gathering in the room above the Rocket pub in Churchfield Road to discuss cuts in the Overland train service between Richmond and Stratford while the line is upgraded. This will affect the service which covers both Acton Central and South Acton stations. The plan is for no trains at all to run on Sundays on this part of the Northern Line. TFL and Network Rail representatives explained that the upgrade will improve the service eventually: there will be four-carriage trains running four times an hour, a more reliable service with improved stations. But passengers will have to live with restrictions on the line in the meantime. Those with travel cards and Oyster cards will get refunds for using alternative routes to their destinations, including the cost of going through Zone One. Some bus routes will also get refunded. Angie pointed out at the meeting that so far the only bus routes on which a refund has been arranged are the 228 and 220 buses running through Shepherds Bush, which is not much use for Acton residents. She has suggested they review this and consider extending the refund to the 266 bus route which runs through Acton towards Willesden Junction. TFL has promised to consider this.

Photo caption: Angie getting some feedback from Acton Central Station users

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