Supporting the next stage of a proposed new London Overground route
WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to support the next stage of development for a proposed new London Overground route in west and north west London.
The proposed 18.5-kilometre route would connect Hounslow in the south to Hendon in the north, with the potential to improve orbital connections across west and north west London, linking communities and destinations including Brent Cross, Brentford, Acton and Old Oak Common.
WSP will work with TfL, alongside partners Fereday Pollard and Costain, to provide multidisciplinary technical and programme support as TfL continues to assess how the proposed route could be developed and delivered.
The appointment draws on WSP’s long-standing knowledge of west London’s transport, development and stakeholder landscape. Since 2019, WSP teams have supported related work with the West London Alliance, BusinessLDN and Capital West London, helping to explore how improved orbital connectivity could support housing, jobs and sustainable growth across the area.
The next stage of work will include stakeholder engagement, timetable and demand forecasting activity, business case and funding strategy development, as TfL continues to assess the proposal and identify a preferred option.
TfL is currently undertaking a first public consultation on the proposal, with feedback helping inform the future development of the project.
Dan Bishop, Managing Director for Rail at WSP UK & Ireland, said:
“This appointment reflects our deep understanding of the scheme and our longstanding involvement in its development. We’re proud to help turn a long-held ambition into reality and support infrastructure that could benefit communities across west London for decades to come.”
Chris Pollard, Managing Director at Fereday Pollard & Partners, said:
“This timely and well-conceived project will be transformational for the communities of west and north west London. FP&P’s long-standing working relationships with WSP, Costain and TfL will enable us to draw on our deep experience of delivering human-centred transport environments that are not only technically functional and highly accessible, but also intuitive and welcoming in their urban and architectural response.
“Having worked on several of the participating stations at earlier stages, we look forward to collaborating with all the West London Orbital stakeholders and the communities they serve, to create station environments that feel purposeful and connected to their surroundings. We expect to respond to the individual character and needs of each community while at the same time establishing a coherent system-wide identity and functionality.”
Alistair Geddes, Rail Sector Director at Costain, said:
“We are a trusted, long-term partner to Transport for London and we’re looking forward to working with WSP to help shape this hugely exciting project that will be transformative for London’s transport network, creating jobs and driving prosperity across the region.
“We’ll be bringing our best-in-class engineering capabilities and knowledge of incorporating constructability at the earliest possible stage of complex rail projects to build resilience into the scheme as it progresses.”
About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. With over 12,100 professionals across the UK and Ireland and approximately 83,000 professionals operating in over 50 countries, known as Visioneers, we pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. Across the UK and Ireland, WSP combines local insight with global technical capability to support clients on nationally significant infrastructure and sustainable outcomes for communities. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).
About Fereday Pollard & Partners
Fereday Pollard & Partners (FP&P) is an independent London-based architectural and landscape practice specialising in the design and delivery of transport and infrastructure projects. With extensive experience across all modes of transport and critical infrastructure including power, energy, water and highways, we aim to make a transformational impact through design.
Known for our collaborations with civil engineering, constructor and client teams, FP&P completed the Crossrail South East Spur with WSP in 2024, including the RIBA Award-winning Abbey Wood station. Prominent recent project completions include the surface sites of London’s Thames Tideway Tunnel, the new Cambridge South and Beaulieu Park stations, and a roster of complex station upgrades for both TfL and Network Rail.
For more information visit www.feredaypollard.com
About Costain
Costain improves people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive. Through the delivery of predictable, best-in-class solutions across the transport, water, energy and defence markets, we are creating a sustainable future and securing a more prosperous, resilient and decarbonised UK.
For further information, please contact: Chris Stocks, Senior External Communications Manager, WSP [email protected]
