Transport for London (TfL) has released a list of names that were considered but ultimately rejected for the Windrush line in South London.
Last year, Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that the six Overground routes on London’s TfL-owned suburban railways would be given distinct identities. The final names chosen were Liberty, Lioness, Mildmay, Suffragette, Weaver, and Windrush.
However, a recently released document from TfL reveals that dozens of other names were considered before the Mayor settled on the final list. Some names were rejected because they could be easily confused with existing Tube lines, others because they might have had “negative connotations,” and a few because they were deemed too lengthy.
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Windrush Line: The Celebrated and the Rejected
The Windrush line, which primarily serves South London, was named to honor the Windrush generation and the importance of migration to London’s history. The line runs from Highbury & Islington to Clapham Junction, New Cross, West Croydon, and Crystal Palace.
Among the rejected names for the Windrush line, some notable suggestions include:
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