Haringey residents will soon be travelling in honour of the fight for women’s rights and London’s historic textile trade, as the two Overground lines which pass through the borough have been given new names and identities.
In plans unveiled by Transport for London today, the line that runs from Liverpool Street to Cheshunt, Enfield Town and Chingford, passing through Haringey’s Seven Sisters, Bruce Grove and White Hart Lane stations, will be named the Weaver line, and be coloured red on the Transport for London map.
Meanwhile, the line from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside, taking in South Tottenham, Harringay Green Lanes and Crouch Hill, will be called the Suffragette line, and take on a green colour.
Along with the Windrush Line, The Mildmay Line, The Lioness Line and the Liberty Line, these will be part of the six lines which are replacing the single London Overground designation on tube maps, which will help make the lines easier to navigate for passengers.
Leader of Haringey Council, Cllr Peray Ahmet, said:
“I’m delighted to see the new London Overground line names unveiled by TfL today.
“Together these new names recognise the contribution made by our city’s diverse residents, including our Black, Jewish, Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as the immense achievements of England Women’s football team and the historic struggle for equal rights for women.
“We’re proud of Haringey’s identity as a rebel borough, so it’s brilliant to see one of Haringey’s Overground lines named in honour of the Suffragettes – a fitting tribute given our borough’s history of standing up for equal rights for all, as well as the importance of locations such as Finsbury Park and Beresford Hall to the Suffragette movement.
“It’s also great to see The Weaver line passing through Haringey, speaking to our history of welcoming migrant communities who worked in London’s fabric trade, as well as being home to notable textile artists such as Althea McNish, whose centenary year we are celebrating in 2024.
“We hope the new line names encourage more Haringey residents to take pride in our city’s history, as well as helping them navigate the Overground system to make convenient and sustainable journeys across the capital.”
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said:
“This is a hugely exciting moment, transforming how we think about London’s transport network.
“Giving each of the Overground lines distinct colours and identities will make it simpler and easier for passengers to get around. In re-imagining London’s tube map, we are also honouring and celebrating different parts of London’s unique local history and culture.
“The new names and colours have been chosen through engagement with passengers, historians and local communities, reflecting the heritage and diversity of our amazing city.”
