"London's Overground Map Update: New Names and Controversies"

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London's iconic Tube map is set to undergo a major update, with the addition of six new names and colors for the London Overground lines, aimed at bringing clarity to the suburban rail network. The rebranding, spearheaded by Mayor Sadiq Khan, seeks to honor local history and culture, with each line receiving a distinct color and identity. The changes are expected to be completed by the end of the year, with an estimated cost of £6.3 million. While some have criticized the move, citing missed opportunities for commercial sponsorship, Khan emphasizes the importance of linking the lines with their respective communities.
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- Tickets, please, angry Tories! You may not like the name, but you’re welcome on London’s Windrush line The Guardian
- London Overground: New names for its six lines revealed BBC.com
- Historian says Sadiq Khan's decision to name Overground line after the Suffragettes is 'deeply offensive' beca Daily Mail
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