The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has officially unveiled six new line names and colours for the London Overground.
This update includes new signage, Tube maps, and customer information. It represents a significant transformation aimed at improving navigation and celebrating the city’s cultural heritage.
The project introduces distinct names and identities for Overground lines, marking one of the most extensive customer-focused initiatives in Transport for London’s (TfL) history. The changes are designed to make the network easier for millions of passengers to navigate annually and reflect London’s diverse communities and their contributions to the capital.
New Line Names and Colours
Lioness Line (yellow): Watford Junction to Euston, commemorating the England women’s football team’s achievements.
Mildmay Line (blue): Richmond/Clapham Junction to Stratford, named after the Mildmay Hospital, significant in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Windrush Line (red): Highbury & Islington to New Cross, Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace, and West Croydon, honouring the Windrush generation’s contributions.
Weaver Line (maroon): Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt, and Chingford, celebrating the East End’s textile trade history.
Suffragette Line (green): Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside, recognising the women’s suffrage movement in London.
Liberty Line (grey): Romford to Upminster, reflecting Havering’s historical independence and freedom.
“I'm delighted to officially launch the six new line names and colours of the London Overground, in an historic change to the capital's transport network.
“These distinct colours and identities will not only make our fantastic London Overground network easier for customers to navigate, they also celebrate the best of London, from the contribution of the Windrush generation to our inspiring England women's football team, as well as other untold elements of London's cultural history.
“The London Overground is now a reminder that we wouldn't be the city we are today without the energy and diverse experiences of everyone who lives here.”
Over the past nine days, 6,000 new signs, maps, and customer information displays have been installed. Updates to the TfL website, TfL Go app, and audiovisual systems will be finalised soon.
TfL conducted summer engagement activities to familiarise the public with the changes, including walking tours, a podcast series, and community events.
