Gospel Oak to Barking line facts for kids
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The Gospel Oak to Barking line is a railway line in London. People sometimes call it the GOBLIN. It is part of the Network Rail system. This line is about 23 kilometers (14 miles) long. It connects Gospel Oak station in north London to Barking station in east London.
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What is the GOBLIN Line?
The GOBLIN line is a busy railway route. It carries both long goods trains and passenger trains. The passenger trains are run by London Overground. This line helps people travel across north and east London. It also moves important goods around the country.
For a long time, the line was not a main route for many people. But now, it has received a lot of money for upgrades. These changes have made it much better.
Modernizing the Line
A big upgrade for the GOBLIN line was adding electricity. This is called electrification. It means trains can now run on electricity from overhead wires. This project was completed in 2018.
The new electric trains are quieter and better for the environment. They also help the line carry more passengers. This makes travel easier for everyone using the GOBLIN.
Stations on the Line
The Gospel Oak to Barking line has many stations along its route. These stations connect different parts of London. They also allow passengers to change to other train lines or the London Underground.
Some of the main stations include:
- Gospel Oak
- Upper Holloway
- Crouch Hill
- Harringay Green Lanes
- South Tottenham
- Blackhorse Road
- Walthamstow Queen's Road
- Leyton Midland Road
- Leytonstone High Road
- Wanstead Park
- Woodgrange Park
- Barking
Each station serves its local community. They help people get to work, school, or visit friends.
Why is the GOBLIN Important?
The GOBLIN line plays a key role in London's transport. It helps to reduce traffic on roads. It also connects areas that were harder to reach before. With its recent upgrades, the line can now serve even more people. This makes it a vital part of London's public transport network.
It shows how older railway lines can be updated. This helps them meet the needs of a growing city.
Images for kids
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A 1914 map of the Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway
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A Silverlink Class 150 at Gospel Oak
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Early London Overground branded signage at Wanstead Park
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The electrified stretch at South Tottenham (completed before the rest of the line).
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A new Class 710 four-coach electric train at Barking station
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Class 378 at Harringay Green Lanes station
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Class 710 standing at Barking
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Sign advertising the interchange at Gospel Oak
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Walthamstow Queens Road station entrance
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