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overground

/ ˈəʊvəˌɡraʊnd /

adjective

  1. on or above the surface of the ground

    an overground railway

  2. having become sufficiently established, known, or accepted so as to no longer be considered avante-garde, experimental, or subversive

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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BBC newsgathering journalists reported Elizabeth line, Overground, rail and walking routes to be far less busy than they were on Monday.

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At the start of the working week, TfL said footfall on London Overground and Elizabeth line services increased by 31%, noting that these lines had likely been absorbing displaced Tube passengers.

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The Elizabeth line and the Overground will operate as normal but are expected to be much busier, along with buses and roads.

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The Elizabeth line and the Overground will operate as normal but will be much busier, as will the capital's roads.

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The level of such spending on the London Overground, Tram network and on the Elizabeth line is unknown because these services are operated by franchisees that outsource their enforcement teams.

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