SL12 – proposed express bus service between Gants Hill and Rainham

We would like your feedback on proposals to expand the Superloop network with a new express bus service operating between Gants Hill and Ferry Lane in Rainham, via Romford. The route would be numbered SL12.

Use the following buttons to find out more about what is proposed, view maps and proposed bus stops, and have your say.

You have until Friday 23 May 2025 to give us your feedback.

Proposals

The SL12 would operate as an express bus service with limited stops. It aims to reduce journey times and provide quicker orbital connections between local centres, railway stations, hospitals, and employment centres.

The following geographic map shows proposed route SL12 in its entirety.

We have updated this map to note the proposed SL12 routeing in Rainham is New Road/Dunedin Road - Dovers Corner roundabout - Bridge Road - Lamson Road - Ferry Lane. Proposed new bus stops for access to Rainham station south side would be situated on Lamson Road and Ferry Lane.

Bus stop information can be seen in more detail in the 'Proposed timings and bus stops' section below.

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As part of the Superloop family, the SL12 service would be frequent, simple, inclusive, and reliable.

Subject to the outcome of consultation, we would like the SL12 to operate using double deck buses with the usual Superloop accessibility features and on-board facilities such as USB charging points and travel information.

The following map shows how proposed route SL12 would fit into an expanded Superloop network.

Image showing Superloop network expansion SL12 map

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Proposed timings and bus stops

We propose the SL12 express service would run:

Seven days a week
Operating between approximately 05:00 and 00:30
Every 12 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytimes
Every 15 minutes all evenings, on Sundays, and on early morning weekdays

The SL12 is not proposed to operate through the night.

Times shown are indicative for consultation purposes. Timetables would only be developed following consultation, and once a decision as to how to proceed is made.

The following diagram shows proposed bus stops on route SL12:

Image showing liner map for proposed express route SL12

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The SL12 route aims to create direct journey links between key destinations in north-east and east London and would operate alongside other local bus routes, including popular routes into Ilford, Barkingside and Rainham.

The proposed route plans to provide:

Quicker access to Romford for shops, jobs, leisure, and the Elizabeth line
A convenient link to Elm Park and London Underground District Line services
Access to the Central line and the existing Superloop network in Redbridge
A direct bus connection between King George Hospital and Queens Hospital
A bus route for the first time into the Ferry Lane Industrial Estate supporting employers and employees in this area

Image showing `bus stop North Cheam London Road with Superloop logo The bus stops proposed for use by the SL12 are those currently well used by passengers on existing routes and those that serve key passenger destinations.

However, we would like your feedback on whether these are the right places and bus stops for the new route.

You can let us know what you think of these proposals by completing our survey.

Bus standing space

In addition, subject to the outcome of consultation, we would need to provide space for the SL12 to terminate at both ends of its proposed route.

At Gants Hill we propose the bus to terminate on Perth Road. This would require some changes to the road highway layout which we would discuss with the London Borough of Redbridge.

At Ferry Lane we would work with the London Borough of Havering to identify a suitable terminus.

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