Who runs the Overground?


Who runs the Overground? Arriva Rail London is the train operating company responsible for running the London Overground under a Concession Agreement with Transport for London (TfL).


What is the difference between London Underground and Overground?

The overground are more traditional trains as opposed to the metro style for the Underground. Overground is more of a ring around central London - it's useful for avoiding going via central London if you don't want to.


How much of London Underground is Overground?

The longest possible single journey on one train is 34 miles, between West Ruislip and Epping on the Central Line. During the Second World War, part of the Piccadilly line was used to store British Museum treasures. Around 55% of the London Underground is actually above the ground.


Is London Overground more expensive than Tube?

Tube, DLR, Overground, National Rail — all the same fare, if it's within the zone system.


Does the Overground run all night?

Five Tube lines run a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays: Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. The London Overground operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington. Off-peak fares apply on the Night Tube.


Is the Overground reliable?

London Overground remains one of the most reliable rail networks in the country with its Public Performance Measure Moving Annual Average (the industry's key long-term performance indicator) being 94.7, against a national score of 88.5.


Is the Elizabeth line overground?

The Elizabeth line is unique on the London Underground in that surface stock trains – as big as the S stock than run on the Metropolitan and District lines – run in tube tunnels under the Capital, and far out into Berkshire and Essex on the surface.


Does the Overground have a toilet?

London Overground and TfL Rail toilet facilities are already free of charge. On London Underground, all toilet facilities are now free, following the removal of the coin operated mechanisms at Cockfosters station earlier this year. Please also see my response to Mayor's Question 2021/2547.


Is Kings Cross Underground or Overground?

King's Cross St Pancras Underground station links six London Underground lines – Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan and Victoria. This makes it the biggest interchange on the London Underground, and one of the busiest.


How much do overground train drivers earn?

The typical London Overground Rail Operations Train Driver salary is £70,314 per year. Train Driver salaries at London Overground Rail Operations can range from £53,859 - £73,145 per year.


What do train drivers get paid?

As of Sep 26, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Train Driver in the United States is $17.76 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing hourly wages as high as $28.61 and as low as $8.65, the majority of Train Driver wages currently range between $14.18 (25th percentile) to $19.23 (75th percentile) across the United States.