Today’s announcement of the go ahead of the East London Line extension has been described as “brilliant news for Southwark and south London” by Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport Spokesperson.
Caroline commented:
“Having campaigned so hard for the extension to go ahead I am delighted that this day has now arrived. This is simply brilliant news for Southwark and south London.
“The extension will dramatically improve transport links for many people in Southwark, but also in Wandsworth, Lambeth, South Bermondsey and parts of Lewisham.
“The extension will also help regenerate many areas and in addition improve work opportunities for thousands of people. At a time of economic doom this is just what south London needs.”
Commenting on the decision to not include at this stage a Surrey Canal Road or Brixton station on the line, Caroline said:
“These stations are needed and it is vital that if they can’t be provided in the first stage of construction that funding is quickly found for them. While celebrating today the battle still goes on!”