LONDON Overground has accepted all eight Class 710/2 EMUs for use on the Gospel Oak to Barking service.
It means the line is finally operated exclusively by the Bombardier-built four-car sets, and has allowed the 15-minute service frequency to be restored. The service is used by 30,000 passengers per day, and it was planned to begin with the new trains in May 2018.
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Transport for London is providing 30 days of free travel from August 31 to October 1 as a thank you to the patience of passengers who have endured problematic travel conditions.
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The cost is being paid for by Bombardier Transportation because of the delays incurred introducing the trains.
Passengers using Oystercards or contactless payments will be refunded the single pay-as-you-go fare applicable at stations between Gospel Oak and Barking.
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