The overground will run at night on Fridays and Saturdays, between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate.
The top reason for the night-time reintroduction of one of London’s most popular overground lines is to provide more safe travel options.
The announcement comes following the report of the reinstitution of the Central and Victoria lines at night from late November.
Both the underground and overground lines’ night time return forms part of the effort to improve safety in the capital, primarily women’s safety.
Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa were both walking in the dark near their homes before their murders earlier this year.
Their deaths, amongst others, have sparked outrage amongst communities, as people have signed petitions and started social media movements to prioritise female safety, particularly over the winter months as nights get longer.
Additionally, the rise of spiking in nightclubs via needles has added to the need to implement new measures. This aims to make people feel safer on nights out.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan released a statement addressing his ‘determination’ to improve safety in the capital, especially for women.
The Mayor added that the announcement would enable Londoners to have fun and feel more secure over the festive period.
However, some skeptics have argued that 17 December is too late – as office Christmas party season will be virtually over.
The announcements have received further criticism due to the restricted re-addition of certain lines. Many of the night-time reintroductions are only running through central London. There are none in more suburban areas on the outskirts of the capital.
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The overground will run at night on Fridays and Saturdays, between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate.
The top reason for the night-time reintroduction of one of London’s most popular overground lines is to provide more safe travel options.
The announcement comes following the report of the reinstitution of the Central and Victoria lines at night from late November.
Both the underground and overground lines’ night time return forms part of the effort to improve safety in the capital, primarily women’s safety.
Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa were both walking in the dark near their homes before their murders earlier this year.
Their deaths, amongst others, have sparked outrage amongst communities, as people have signed petitions and started social media movements to prioritise female safety, particularly over the winter months as nights get longer.
Additionally, the rise of spiking in nightclubs via needles has added to the need to implement new measures. This aims to make people feel safer on nights out.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan released a statement addressing his ‘determination’ to improve safety in the capital, especially for women.
The Mayor added that the announcement would enable Londoners to have fun and feel more secure over the festive period.
However, some skeptics have argued that 17 December is too late – as office Christmas party season will be virtually over.
The announcements have received further criticism due to the restricted re-addition of certain lines. Many of the night-time reintroductions are only running through central London. There are none in more suburban areas on the outskirts of the capital.
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