• UPGRADES to the London Overground line from Gospel Oak to Barking have been a huge let-down for the thousands who depend on this link daily. Yet, commuter misery is not coming to an end as the promised high-tech trains are still months from being ready.

Moreover Transport for London has to give back the “stop-gap” trains it leased, because they have been booked for use elsewhere. The £5m TfL received in compensation from train company Bombardier must be used to keep services running. Relying on replacement buses is not an option.

The Mayor and TfL must get a grip on this situation. Investment in new track and trains is welcome, but it must deliver on the promised improvements in capacity, service and reliability.

CAROLINE RUSSELL
Green Party London Assembly Member