NO PLANS TO EXTEND CENTRAL LINE PAST EPPING

Transport for London have confirmed that they have no plans to extend Central Line beyond Epping, despite rumours that a feasibility study has been commissioned to consider extending the track north of Epping Forest to Harlow.

A spokesman for the company said: "There is a well established rail link from Harlow into London, which stops at Tottenham Hale to link in with the Tube. Extending the Tube well outside of London to Harlow would not bring any journey time benefit to passengers, but would involve huge costs”.

Every since the Epping to Ongar section of the Central Line closed back in September 1994, residents who now have to travel into Epping from their own towns and villages have asked why Transport for London don’t extend the line further into Essex. I have put this question to TfL many times and the answer is simple - there just isn’t the money or the desire to do so.

TRAVEL INFORMATION - London Tube Strike

The RMT Union have called a strike on all London Underground lines from 7pm on Tuesday 9th until Thursday 11th June 2009. If the strike goes ahead, Tube services will not return to normal until Friday morning. Oyster pay as you go will be accepted on National Rail journeys in Greater London.

A wide range of alternative transport is available and passengers should consider using the Bus, Overground, DLR and River services. Cycling or Walking will also be practical options for many. For the latest information, and help planning your journeys, click here.