South London line facts for kids

Train at Clapham High Street on a service to Clapham Junction in December 2012

The South London line is an Inner London part of the London Overground rail network. The line is run together with the East London line to provide direct services between Clapham Junction and Highbury & Islington. The line is 8.5 miles (13.7 km) long and there are eight stations. Most of the line is on a high viaduct over other transport infrastructure. There is an interchange with London Underground at Clapham High Street. The line is in Travelcard Zone 2.

Images for kids

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  Map of the East London line extension

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  A Southern train at Denmark Hill

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  Comparative map of the former South London line (green) with the existing London Overground lines and the proposed Bellingham services