East London Line, Railway line in Greater London, United Kingdom
The East London Line extends through eastern and southern parts of London, connecting multiple boroughs with frequent rail services throughout the day.
Initially constructed in 1869 by the East London Railway Company, the line incorporated the Thames Tunnel and transformed into part of London Overground in 2010.
The line received the name Windrush in 2023, recognizing the Caribbean communities that settled in the neighborhoods along its route.
Passengers can access 23 stations using Oyster cards, with trains running between Highbury & Islington and destinations including Crystal Palace and West Croydon.
The railway operates through the Thames Tunnel, which engineers Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel originally designed for horse-drawn carriages in the 1800s.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Location: London Borough of Lewisham
Location: London Borough of Bromley
Location: London Borough of Croydon
Location: London Borough of Islington
Location: London Borough of Hackney
Official opening: April 27, 2010
Part of: London Overground
GPS coordinates: 51.52322,-0.07523
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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