Huge increase in East London Line passenger numbers

TfL has confirmed that the number of passengers using the East London Line on a daily basis has grown dramatically since the summer, from 40,000 in June to 70,000 in October.

This no-doubt tallies with the daily experiences of anyone who uses the line in the morning rush-hour, when trains are now regularly packed.

Thanks to the Forest Hill Society for drawing our attention to the story.