1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. circus

APPENDIX L
Free-format responses to the Bakerloo line extension consultation
Theme code
Route options
Number of
comments
Comment description
Prefers Option 1b (Camberwell and Peckham Rye) over Option 1a
86
Supports extension to Hayes
64
Supports extension to Bromley
36
Prefers Option 1a (Old Kent Road) over Option 1b
24
Did not specify a preference of Option 1
23
Suggests a station at Streatham
Recognises there is a strong case for both options (supplementary code to either 011
and 012)
The Hayes branch should not be pursued and should remain as National Rail
13
Supports extension to Lewisham (no indication of preference over further extension)
9
Should terminate at Lewisham (and not continue)
8
Supports construction of both Option 1 routes
7
Suggests a station at Lee
5
Suggests a station at Walworth Road
4
Peckham area is already well-served by public transport
4
Old Kent Road area is already well-served by public transport
4
Should continue to Eltham
3
Suggests a station at Bexley or Bexleyheath
3
Suggests a station at Catford
3
The current route is adequate
3
Branch to Hayes should complement and not replace existing services
3
Should continue to Croydon
2
Suggests a station at West Norwood / Gipsy Hill
2
Suggests a station at Deptford
2
Suggests a station at Hither Green
2
Extension should terminate at Lewisham
2
Should continue to Orpington
1
Asks why the Tramlink is not being extended to Hayes / Bromley
1
Not sure about Bromley (no reason given)
1
Suggests a station at Dartford / Bluewater
Asks why is the Bakerloo line extension considering Bromley if it’s already well
connected
Suggests a station at Lambeth
1
Peckham is already served by public transport
1
Suggests extension to Croydon
1
Suggests a station at West Greenwich
1
Asks why the connection is at New Gross Gate and not New Cross
1
Suggests a station at Northumberland Park
1
Suggests a station at Carpender Park
1
Hayes is too far for an Underground service
1
1
11
10
1
1
No indication of support or opposition over Option 1, although opposes Option 2
Lewisham is already well-connected by public transport
Overall opinion
Connectivity
Congestion /
crowding
Journey impact /
capacity /
frequency
1
1
TOTAL
348
Supports the extension.
244
Did not express support or opposition / reply was irrelevant
65
Opposes the extension
12
This is a much needed extension.
6
Did not fully understand proposals / expressed misunderstanding or lack of
awareness of the Bakerloo line extension project scope
6
Thinks the extension will do more harm than good
2
Commuter on existing Hayes Line
2
TOTAL
337
Supports improved connectivity to Central London
69
Highlights the current lack of alternative modes during disruptions on the rail network
18
Supports the need to improve access to King’s College Hospital
The current connectivity to London Bridge and Cannon Street is convenient and
sufficient
Supports the need to improve connections between hospitals
16
Removing National Rail Services would reduce connectivity
6
An interchange at Lewisham is inconvenient
6
Considers the connection to Central London as beneficial
Supports the need to improve access to other Hospitals (Princess Royal and
Orpington)
Supports the need to improve access to other specialists institutions and
establishments
Supports the creation of a hub with Underground and bus network
5
12
7
2
2
1
Notes that transferring / ceasing National Rail services on the Hayes Line means users
gain nothing
1
Notes that connecting Streatham would improve connectivity
1
Disappointed with TfL upgrades in the past
1
Connecting to West London presents no advantage
1
TOTAL
148
Current network is overcrowded and more capacity is needed
71
Current network is over-reliant on buses
23
Population of area has increased
15
Concerned about the crowding at Lewisham station
4
Tube trains are smaller than National Rail trains and will become overcrowded
3
Highlights that crowding at Lewisham should be a priority to solve
2
Concerned about the effects of interchanges
1
No current overcrowding, especially on National Rail services
1
TOTAL
120
Bakerloo line extension will reduce journey times
13
Bakerloo line extension will provide additional capacity
13
Bakerloo line extension will make journey more enjoyable
9
Bakerloo line extension should not reduce rail capacity on the network
8
Journey times will increase
8
Tube trains are smaller than National Rail trains
4
2
Other
Regeneration /
housing /
economic impact
Project cost,
construction and
timescales
Cannot take bicycles on tube trains
4
Concerned about the capacity of Underground trains, leading to crowding
3
Tube trains do not have toilet
3
The increase in frequency needs to be matched with an increase in speed
2
Bakerloo line extension will need to be accessible
2
Bakerloo line extension will be less accessible
2
Bakerloo line extension will provide safer access to public transport in the area
1
Bakerloo line extension will improve accessibility
1
Existing service issues and disruptions on the Bakerloo line should be addressed first
1
Rolling stock / infrastructure needs to be upgraded before route is extended
1
TOTAL
75
Provides alternative suggestions for transport provision / line extension
25
Provided alternative proposal to the Bakerloo line extension
9
Proposed alternative London Underground extensions
9
Provided potential engineering solutions
5
Camberwell National Rail Station should be re-opened
4
Should connect to Tramlink
3
Disappointed that the Bakerloo line extension is not earmarked for 24 hour services
3
National Rail should share the route with the Bakerloo line
3
Expresses that the core route should be to Bromley
2
Suggested integrated station concept for Bromley in into shopping centre
Concerned about the loss of direct services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and
Cannon Street
London Overground should serve / take over the route
2
Better than Crossrail 2
1
Requests cyclist provision on the Bakerloo line extension trains
1
Expressed desire for Bakerloo line extension to continue beyond Hayes
1
Suggests increasing service frequency to Harrow & Wealdstone
1
None of the options are satisfactory
1
To solve overcrowding, National Rail train lengths should be increased
1
TOTAL
Recognises that the Bakerloo line extension would stimulate regeneration in a
deprived area
Recognises benefits to businesses
75
Notes that the Bakerloo line extension would stimulate job creation
The Bakerloo line extension is too late for Old Kent Road and the regeneration
opportunity has been missed
Bromley is already developed and thriving
Recognises that the extension will cause modal shift from private car to public
transport
5
More development would add pressure to local amenities
1
Catford is in danger of being gentrified
1
TOTAL
57
The Bakerloo line extension should be completed sooner
17
Believes that costs could be better spent elsewhere
3
Thinks project is too costly and funds could be better spent elsewhere
2
Conscious of tunnelled section costs from Beckenham to Bromley
1
3
2
2
35
10
2
2
1
Further
information
required
Social impact /
change in
character
Environmental
impact
Supportive as long as it doesn’t increase fares
1
Large businesses will assist the funding of the Bakerloo line extension
1
Concerned about the overall cost
1
Concerned that the funding package is not appropriate
1
Requests timescales for construction
1
Believes that job cuts elsewhere will be used to fund the project
1
TOTAL
29
Requests TfL to extend the Victoria line
3
Requests to see cost-benefit analysis for options 1a and 1b
2
Asks about the proposed zone structure for the Bakerloo line extension stations
2
Asked about further Underground extensions
2
Asked for more detail in regard to exact station / route locations of Option 1a and 1b
Asks if the Bakerloo line extension would be integrated in to Heygate Estate
redevelopment plans
Requests more station location information with regard to Option 1
2
Requested further clarification which was never received
1
Requested information as they were not notified about proposals (entirely unaware)
1
Requested a new tube map including the Bakerloo line extension and NLE
1
Asked about effects on Catford Loop and Ravensbourne Station
Asks whether National Rail services to Hayes will continue if the Bakerloo line
extension terminates at Lewisham
Requests more details cost-benefit analysis information in relation to journey time
savings
Asked if direct National Rail services from Lewisham to Cannon Street would be
withdrawn
Asked about fare structure plans for ‘trains only’ ticket holders
1
Can only form an opinion with better detail in the cost breakdown
1
Requested consultation results and raw data
1
Asks about the extent of service tunnels at Elephant & Castle
Asks how Lewisham to London Bridge (and Cannon Street / Charing Cross) demand
will be met
Suggested extension of the Bakerloo line to Watford
1
TOTAL
26
Recognises social opportunities and access to leisure activities
The Bakerloo line extension would reduce the high levels of current customer
dissatisfaction
The Bakerloo line extension will reduce car noise
3
More development and growth will make the area on the Hayes line lose character
1
TOTAL
6
The Bakerloo line extension will reduce pollution
2
Thinks extension to Hayes is not environmentally friendly
1
TOTAL
3
FREE FORMAT RESPONSE TOTAL
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1,224
4