New rail link that connects three sides of London completed

Link will allow passengers to move between North, East and South of the Capital

A new rail link that will allow passengers to move swiftly between north London, the City, Docklands and the south of the Capital was opened three months ahead of schedule.

The 2.1km link between Highbury & Islington station and Dalston Junction will mean passengers using Victoria line Tube services or National Rail services stopping at Highbury & Islington can now use fast London Overground services to reach the north, east or south of the Capital.

It will be also provide another way for millions of passengers to reach the Olympic Park.

The link and the recently-opened East London route are expected to see 33 million passengers this year and will be served by London Overground's fleet of 20 air-conditioned and walk-through Electrostar trains.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "This relatively short stretch of track will link three sides of the city and mean people can scoot around the edges of the Capital on fast, reliable rail connections without needing to head into central London."

Further information:
Transport for London