Overground Network (abbreviated on or ON) was a branding initiative launched in 2003 by the Strategic Rail Authority and Transport for London, the public transport authority in London, UK. Its aim was to encourage use of National Rail services in South London. The project was a partnership between the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA), Transport for London (TfL), three train operating companies (Connex South Eastern, South Central Trains and South West Trains), the South and West London Transport Conference (SWELTRAC) and the South East London Transport Strategy (SELTRANS).
The scheme is no longer being promoted and the Overground Network project has since been abandoned. As of 2011, the "ON" logo can still be seen on a few railway stations around South London.
Overground Network should not be confused with London Overground (LO), which is the official brand name of a rail service managed by Transport for London.
Note that in common usage within London, the term "overground" may be used in reference to any National Rail line, in order to distinguish it from the Underground.
Read more about Overground Network: Background, Control of Rail Services, Ticketing, The ON Brand, End of The Brand, Routes
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