TfL ask for feedback on another express bus route as Superloop expands
Transport for London (TfL) has announced yet another new Superloop express bus route, and want to hear what residents think of it.
Members of the public have a chance to feedback on plans for an express bus route to run between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich, via Thamesmead and Woolwich, as part of a consultation running until April 13.
This latest addition to the Superloop network aims to support the early stages of regeneration plans in Thamesmead and proposals to extend the DLR.
Under plans for the new service, which would eventually be known as the SL11, the existing route 472 would be renumbered and run as an express service between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich.
This would improve journey times and provide quicker connections between the Elizabeth line, DLR, London Underground and National Rail.
The proposed SL11 would also enable easy interchange with the existing Superloop network, with the SL11 connecting to the SL3 at Abbey Wood and Thamesmead.
Customers would get unlimited journeys for £1.75, made within one hour of touching in on buses.
Greenwich councillor Averil Lekau, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport, said: “A faster and more reliable bus service will encourage increased public transport usage, which is essential to cutting carbon emissions and achieving our target of reaching net zero emissions by 2030.
“To ensure the proposed route meets the needs of our residents we want to hear from you.”
The first phase of the Superloop service, a 138km network of express bus services, was completed last year.
There are currently nine routes in operation. The next route, SL4, will run between Canary Wharf and Grove Park. The route will launch on April 7 with the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel.
Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, promised in his re-election manifesto last year to launch an extension of the Superloop service, Superloop 2.
This would mean effectively doubling the size of the current network, the mayor said.
A number of express routes are planned as part of the Superloop expansion programme. Subject to consultation, these include the SL11, and SL12, which would run between Rainham, Ferry Lane and Gants Hill.
Geoff Hobbs, TfL’s Director of Public Transport Service Planning, said: “Buses are still the most affordable and green way to travel around the capital.
“We are committed to working closely with boroughs to ensure these express bus routes work for all communities.”
The consultation for SL11 can be found haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/
Pictured top: The first phase of the Superloop service was completed last year (Picture: TfL)