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LONDON MAYOR TO TAKE OVER SILVERLINK METRO

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    TRAIN services on the North London Line, currently branded as Silverlink Metro, are to become the responsibility of the London Mayor, Ken Livingstone.
    Alistair Darling, the Transport Secretary, has confirmed that the services will be transferred to Transport for London from 11 November 2007.

    Silverlink Metro consists of train services between Richmond and North Woolwich, Gospel Oak and Barking — also between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction, and between Watford Junction and London (Euston).

    The Transport Secretary said the transfer is in line with the Department for Transport's White Paper commitment to examine mechanisms for giving the London Mayor more control over rail services within London.

    After the date of transfer, TfL will have complete responsibility for services levels on Silverlink Metro. TfL will now begin the process of procuring a concession to operate services after the transfer.

    Silverlink Metro services are currently operated under franchise by National Express.

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