East London Transit
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| Founded | due to open 2009 |
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| Headquarters | London |
| Service area | East London |
| Service type | Bus rapid transit |
| Operator | Transport for London |
| Web site | www.tfl.gov.uk |
Transport for London are developing a part-segregated bus scheme called the East London Transit. The scheme has come about due to the existing and anticipated demand for public transport in East London caused by the Thames Gateway redevelopment. The scheme has been developed to allow for a possible future upgrade to tram operation.[1]
The scheme is being delivered in phases with the first section due for completion in 2009. It will connect National Rail and London Underground stations in the London boroughs of Havering, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham and Newham with major population centres currently only served by bus routes.
The East London Transit forms part of the larger Thames Gateway Transit plan and it is planned that it will use the Thames Gateway Bridge to connect to the Greenwich Waterfront Transit.
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[edit] Status
- Phase 1 is due for completion in 2009. It will be 60% segregated.
- Ilford - Barking - Thames View Estate - Dagenham Dock
- Phase 2 is currently in public consultation and subject to funding due to be completed in 2012.
- Extensions are yet to be confirmed but current plans include Rainham, Barkingside, Romford, Elm Park and Collier Row.[1]
Havering London Borough Council has voiced support for the extension to Rainham through London Riverside. [2]
[edit] Map
The possible destinations are: [3][4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b The Londoner, Mapping The Changes, March 2006.
- ^ Havering London Borough Council - Mayor of London blocks Havering's Casino bid. Retrieved 12 November 2006.
- ^ Transport for London - ELT full scheme map (PDF 73 Kb). Retrieved 12 November 2006.
- ^ Greater London Authority - Proposed Light Transit Schemes in London
[edit] External links
- Transport for London - East London Transit
- Always touch out - project details
- Transport for London - Scheme PDF brochure
