"Network Rail manages and maintains most of the track and signals, as London Overground is part of the National Rail network."
I take it as being so only from November (2016):
Transport for London wrote:In April 2016 we announced that Arriva will begin to manage the network's stations and trains on a day-to-day basis from November 2016. Arriva replaces London Overground Rail Operations Ltd which was appointed as operator in 2007.
tubeguru wrote:
"Network Rail manages and maintains most of the track and signals, as London Overground is part of the National Rail network."
What about the East London line though? That was never part of National Rail - as far as I know, TfL and its predecessors have always managed the track and signals there.
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This page from the National Rail website notes the following for the London's Rail & Tube services map:
London's Rail & Tube services map (which replaces the former London Connections map) shows all National Rail routes and stations within the Greater London area, together with London Underground, Docklands Light Railway and London Tramlink services and stations.
Thereby showing that of the services in London, only the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway and London Tramlink are non-National Rail services.
tubeguru wrote:
"Network Rail manages and maintains most of the track and signals, as London Overground is part of the National Rail network."
What about the East London line though? That was never part of National Rail - as far as I know, TfL and its predecessors have always managed the track and signals there.
Don't get confused between Network Rail and National Rail! A National Rail service can run over tracks/signals not managed by Network Rail.
tubeguru wrote:
"Network Rail manages and maintains most of the track and signals, as London Overground is part of the National Rail network."
What about the East London line though? That was never part of National Rail - as far as I know, TfL and its predecessors have always managed the track and signals there.
Don't get confused between Network Rail and National Rail! A National Rail service can run over tracks/signals not managed by Network Rail.
The other example is Chiltern from Harrow to Amersham.
*insert boasting about notable tube accomplishments here*
Steeevooo wrote:
Don't get confused between Network Rail and National Rail! A National Rail service can run over tracks/signals not managed by Network Rail.
Ah, I see - at least I think I do. "National Rail" is just a brand name rather than an actual organization, right?
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