Residents of Old Kent Road show strong support for the Bakerloo line extension despite mysterious opposition posters
London: Recently, some strange posters popped up on Old Kent Road, slamming the Bakerloo line extension. They claimed it would push locals out of their homes. But guess what? Most residents aren’t buying it.
In fact, when asked about the posters, folks seemed pretty excited about the Tube extension. They see it as a chance to connect better with the rest of London. The flyers, which didn’t say who made them, called for people to “derail the trainline extensions.” But that didn’t resonate with the locals.
New stations are planned for Old Kent Road, Burgess Park, New Cross Gate, and Lewisham. This billion-pound project could get funding soon, and many residents think it’s a great idea. Natasha, a local, said it would bring jobs and make transport easier. She mentioned how packed the buses can get during rush hour.
Another resident, Fatima, echoed those thoughts. She’s been relying on public transport since getting rid of her car. She believes the extension would cut her commute by about 20 minutes. Plus, she pointed out that rising rents aren’t just because of new transport links; that’s been happening for a while.
Abdul, who’s lived in the area for 20 years, also thinks the extension is a good move. He noted that while the buses are decent, there’s a gap in the train service between Elephant and New Cross. He’s all for improvements in transport, especially since housing prices have been climbing regardless.
The posters even invited residents to a meeting about the extension, but warned that political groups and journalists weren’t welcome. Local councils have been pushing for this upgrade for years, highlighting the benefits it would bring to the area and the economy.
Overall, it seems like the Bakerloo line extension is gaining traction, while the mysterious posters are just falling flat.
