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8. TRANSPORT STRATEGY 113 TRANSPORT STRATEGY Strategic Transport Study a substantial increase in rail capacity to the 8.1 This transport chapter is supported by e. Seek to embed existing and future West End, City and Canary Wharf and the a Strategic Transport Study, which is a sup- technology to inform station design to station will bring excellent regional and porting document to this OAPF. The Study maximise integration with the wider area. sub-regional connectivity to Old Oak. was undertaken by Transport for London in conjunction with the GLA and Hammer- 8.2 The new Old Oak Common station and 8.4 Subject to a positive business case a smith & Fulham, Ealing and Brent Councils. surrounding interchange will be the key potential link from Crossrail to the West The Strategic Transport Study provides an driver for development in the area and will Coast Main Line (WCML) could provide evidence base for the transport measures be the focus of future transport connections. additional connections from northwest proposed in this document and responds to It could have the same regenerative London and Hertfordshire including, major transport infrastructure proposals in- benefits to that of the improved Kings Cross potentially, Wembley Central. The most cluding High Speed 2 (HS2) and Crossrail 1. station. The station itself is being designed recent proposals for a Crossrail to WCML to accommodate 250,000 passengers a extension would also be compatible PRINCIPLE T1: day, making it comparable in passenger with aspirations for operating passenger RAIL & UNDERGROUND numbers to Waterloo. HS2 will provide up services on the Dudding Hill Line although to 18 trains per hour between Old Oak and a business case for this has not yet been Proposals should: the North, with Birmingham Airport just 31 established. minutes from Old Oak. The new Crossrail a. Deliver a state of the art rail station at station at Old Oak will provide up to 24 trains London Overground station(s) Old Oak Common, providing interchange per hour into central London, as well as 8.5 Building on the international, national between HS2, Crossrail 1 and the Great services towards Heathrow and Reading. and regional links provided by HS2 and Western Main Line; There will also be up to 24 trains per hour Crossrail, TfL has developed proposals for b. Provide new London Overground into central London on rail services using new London Overground stations at Old station(s) and supporting infrastructure; the Great Western Main Line (GWML). The Oak Common which would provide access c. Provide substantial capacity station should support the integration of to services operating on the North and improvements to existing London cycling and public transport by providing West London Lines. Underground and Overground stations, high quality, secure cycling parking at particularly Willesden Junction and North stations to meet projected demand as a The London Overground stations would: Acton, and potentially stations in the wider minimum. area; Reduce the crowding effects of HS2 in d. Ensure that the impact on existing 8.3 The presence of a Crossrail station central London; rail infrastructure is minimised during will be one of the most important transport Facilitate regeneration across the Old construction; and connections to the site. Crossrail will provide Oak Common site; 114 0 0.5 1km Figure 79: Existing and proposed rail connections London Overground Lines T Freight Lines o W emb Central Line ley Bakerloo Line Stonebridge Crossrail Park Piccadilly Line HS2 Potential Crossrail link to WCML Great Western Main Line West Coast Main Line Alperton Harlesden Willesden update on Junction nd To l Lo B ntra irm Kensal Ce ing To ham Green Park Royal Hanger Lane Hythe Road Park To Old Oak Common Lane Old Oak Common Paddi Royal ngton North Acton Wormwood Scrubs North West Acton East Acton To Ealing Wh ite Acton C i Main Line ty To the West Ealing Broadway 115 Provide a new strategic transport of the transport network. They will provide Station improvements interchange for west London and improve a level of public transport access and 8.10 To accommodate the scale of connections to other Opportunity Areas; capacity which can support high density development at Old Oak and Park Royal, Provide improved access to Crossrail residential and commercial development. major improvements will be required at and HS2. an early stage to existing rail stations 8.8 The stations will also widen access to including Willesden Junction and North 8.6 Current HS2 plans do not provide for employment, retail and leisure opportunities Acton. These capacity improvements will new stations on the London Overground for new residents by offering connections need to accommodate the increases in or connections to them but they are seen to major centres such as Clapham rail station usage forecast but they are not as essential to maximise the potential Junction, Shepherd’s Bush, Richmond currently funded or committed and so there connectivity of the new interchange. Public and potentially Hounslow. Improving local would need to be a sound financial case consultation on three alternative options connectivity to Old Oak from all directions and sources of funding would need to be for the new London Overground station(s) is critical to help maximise the opportunities secured. took place in autumn 2014. Following for regeneration of the area. A 2014 study this TfL has made a recommendation to by Jones Lang LaSalle has suggested that 8.11 The impact of development and growth develop option C which would comprise with the local connectivity provided by the across the area will also put added pressure two separate stations as illustrated in figure proposed Overground stations, as many as on nearby stations such as Kensal Green, 79. This decision was also supported by 20,000 additional jobs would be created at Harlesden, Park Royal, Stonebridge Park a detailed technical study. The proposed Old Oak. As part of the station proposals, and Hanger Lane. Access to existing and stations are not a committed project and so new high quality pedestrian and cycle new rail and Underground stations from powers of delivery and sources of funding links will be provided across the Old Oak Park Royal industrial estate will need to would need to be secured. TFL, OPDC development area connecting to Victoria be enhanced through a combination of and GLA are continuing to progress these Road and the main HS2/ National Rail improved bus links and more direct high proposals. transport hub. quality routes for pedestrians and cyclists. 8.7 As well as providing congestion relief 8.9 In addition to the new London Willesden Junction at London Euston, the new London Overground station(s), the case for 8.12 Willesden Junction is a major Overground stations will provide excellent improved service frequencies and longer interchange for north and west London. local and sub-regional connections to trains is being investigated for the North As well as the proposed rail connections Old Oak and will support development and West London Lines. All proposals for highlighted above, passengers will also by extending the catchment area for new improvements to the London Overground have the choice of taking existing Bakerloo commercial activities bringing 250,000 will be developed in close liaison with line and London Overground services from additional people and 150,000 additional Network Rail. Willesden Junction. A major rebuilding or jobs within an hour’s journey of Old Oak. renovation of the station will be required The new stations will be essential to deliver at an early stage to cater for development the scale of development envisaged without related trips and to act as a focus for compromising the operation of other parts 116 development to the north of Old Oak. The and more detailed station modelling. There 8.16 South of the GWML tracks is a depot new station will need to offer improved is also the possibility of a more substantial for the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) interchange between the high and low redevelopment which could allow for new trains which is nearing completion on part level stations, accessibility improvements, structures to be built above the station. It will of the former North Pole Eurostar depot. better connections with buses and high be important to secure good interchange The first trains will arrive at the depot during quality pedestrian and cycle links to the with buses as part of any changes in and 2015. surrounding streets. The station will also around the station. need to facilitate a new bridge connection 8.17 As well as the depots and stabling at Old over the WCML to the EMR site. However, Existing rail infrastructure Oak, there are existing rail freight facilities there are no existing plans, funding or 8.14 It is essential that existing rail at and in the vicinity of Willesden Junction. commitment to improvement by Network infrastructure remains open during the If the existing rail freight facilities were Rail, DfT, TfL, or rail operators and so likely long construction period and that any identified for redevelopment, replacement this would need to be secured. Walk and temporary disruption to both passenger facilities with the same capacity and cycle routes in and around the station and freight services is managed effectively accessibility would need to be provided will also need to be improved to cater for and kept to a minimum. This will be a nearby. The North and West London increased passenger numbers, particularly challenge when installing new stations, Lines and Dudding Hill Line also provide between Willesden Junction and the new subways, bridges, works to move or alter important routes for rail freight transport development to the south. Any proposed rail lines or potential new decked structures which will need to be accommodated.