Willesden Junction platform extension

Work begins at Willesden Junction station today (October 29) on a project to deliver a 25% increase in capacity for London Overground.

Platform extension work that will allow five-car trains to run takes place between October 29 and November 2.

It is part of a £320 million project across the network that will feature train depots upgraded and expanded, new train stabling facilities built, and alterations to the signalling system.

• For more details, see RAIL 761, published on November 12.