TfL are consulting until 7th December. There are two options, one serving the Old Kent Rd, the other providing for Camberwell and Peckham.  Extending the Bakerloo line South to include these stations would bring huge social and economic benefits to an area which, in spite of containing several nationally significant institutions, is blighted by clogged roads, poor infrastructure and high levels of unemployment and deprivation (in the bottom 20 percent nationally.)

Show your support for your neighbourhood:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/extend-the-tube-to-camberwell-peckham

SATURDAY 20th Nov 11am on Camberwell Green

Don't miss it! Rally in support of Camberwell Tube -  with speakers 

Harriett Harman supports the Bakerloo extension, TFL rep there to explain how the options appraisal works, and what we can do to support Camberwell.

Fun stuff: iconic supporters teeshirt. Free if you among the first 50, balloons, and facepainting for anyone that would like

Much more fun that Christmas shopping - please join us

best wishes from PACTforBakerloo

LATEST on Camberwell Tube option

Yes, its doesn't look like a today issue, but decisions are being made now that will impact our area

TfL have issued a response to the public consultation of last year. It implies that the Old Kent Road option is favoured. Amazingly, the methodology for assessing the options does not take into account the local hospitals, their patient and visitor traffic.

PACT campaign members are trying to get some traction with Kings, SLAM to get these organisations to make their case  

Not a decision!

SE1 forum reported a decision that the Old Kent Rd option had been chosen over the Camberwell one.

This was based on information in the Commissioners report:

 http://content.tfl.gov.uk/board-20151217-pt1-item05-commissioner-report.pdf

We have been assured by TfL that this is not a decision, and there is still time to influence the outcome.  

However, it does show what we already know, that the Old Kent Rd is favoured.

PACTforBakerloo is continuing to work with Kings, and SLaM to put the case for a station at Camberwell, which would improve access for patients, visitors and staff  

TRAIN OR TUBE?

an update from PACT

At the end of 2015, TfL laid out its thinking in relation to the choices for extending the Bakerloo line. There is still some way to go, before a decision is made, and even then funding remains a significant issue. However, it’s clear that unless the criteria for the decision are to be revisited, the Camberwell route is not TfL’s first choice.

 TfL have acknowledged in its document that there is still a major challenge in terms of access to transport for the Camberwell area. The London Borough of Southwark is now taking the lead, in presenting a business case for re-opening a railway station in Camberwell. This is due to be presented to Network Rail in the late summer of 2016.

 We continue to believe, especially considering the timeframes for planning and building transport infrastructure, that we should be pressing for both for rail and underground facilities on behalf of our community, and our local healthcare organisations. 

We will continue to work in conjunction with other community groups, especially the SE5 Forum, the Camberwell Society and with our local NHS Trusts – who are major employers locally.  We want to raise awareness, and get as many people engaged in the debate. The timeframes for the railway station are much more immediate and will need focus in 2016, to ensure that the best possible case is made.