Passengers warned of delays as West Hampstead Overground work gets underway

Passengers using West Hampstead’s Overground station could face delays from Sunday with work set to start.

The refurbishment will include twice as many ticket gates, a larger concourse and step-free access between the street and the platform.

The changes are in response to a projected increase in passengers.

Access to the platforms will be changed, and passengers will have to use a temporary walkway that will link to a recently finished footbridge.

An additional temporary station entrance will also open a few metres away from the current main entrance during peak hours on Monday to Friday.

A Transport for London spokesman said: “The work meets objectives of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, which aims to create a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous city by improving public transport and reducing reliance on car journeys.

“It will make life easier for older and disabled people and give a greater choice of travel options for everyone, and directly benefit parents and carers with children and buggies.”