Hendon Superloop bus route SL13 launch planned for next year
The new express bus service will connect Hendon with Ealing Broadway as part of the Superloop expansion.
Trust 40Craft 57Hype 41How this was reported ▾
The central claim is attributed to TfL, but no specific documents or named individuals are quoted.
How well corroborated and evidenced the reporting is. Higher is better.
The article explains why the decision matters and quotes passenger claims, but lacks named sources for TfL's response.
Context, balance and separation of fact from comment. Higher is better.
The headline uses 'warns' and 'too expensive' which is a mild emphasis on the negative outcome.
How far presentation runs ahead of substance. Lower is better.
1 source assessed · methodology
The SL13 Superloop bus route, which will connect Hendon and Ealing Broadway, is scheduled to launch next year, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. This service is part of the second phase of Sadiq Khan's express bus network expansion.
SL4 Extension Ruled Out
Mayor Sadiq Khan blocks West London Orbital extension beyond Hounslow
The decision keeps the proposed Overground line limited to the Hendon‑Hounslow corridor, despite TfL’s claim it would enable 25,000 new homes.
In separate Superloop news, TfL has confirmed that an extension of the SL4 route to Bromley North has been ruled out. The SL4, which currently runs between Canary Wharf and Grove Park, launched on April 7, 2025. TfL stated that the costs associated with extending the route to Bromley North were significant and the scheme was not considered feasible.
Passenger figures for the SL4 route have remained consistent, with approximately 210,000 journeys recorded per month since the end of a period of free travel. This trial period concluded on May 26 this year, with standard fares of £1.75 now in place. TfL reported that over 11 per cent of journeys through the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels are now made by bus, a 290 per cent increase compared to before the Silvertown Tunnel opened.
Some passengers have suggested extending the SL4's southern terminus from Grove Park to Bromley North, arguing it would provide a more useful interchange with the SL3 and SL5 routes. The current terminus is located near Grove Park bus garage, where traffic congestion can occur when buses enter and leave the facility.
Stratford International rail stop plan nears completion
Mayor of London applies for Business Rate Retention Zone to boost east London with cross-Channel rail services.
TfL indicated that any future proposals for route extensions would be developed in collaboration with the relevant South London boroughs before being put forward for public consultation.
Further Superloop Developments
The Superloop network has seen recent expansion with the launch of the SL12 route between Gants Hill and Rainham. The SL15 route, connecting Clapham Junction and Eltham, is also expected to launch next year, completing the second phase of the express bus initiative.
Questions this report answers
+When will the SL13 bus route between Hendon and Ealing Broadway launch?
The SL13 Superloop bus route is expected to launch next year. This new express bus service is part of the second phase of Transport for London's Superloop expansion plan.
+Why will the SL4 bus route not be extended to Bromley North?
Transport for London has ruled out extending the SL4 route to Bromley North due to significant cost concerns. TfL stated that the scheme was not deemed feasible at this time.
+How many passengers are using the SL4 route?
Since the end of free journeys on May 26 this year, the SL4 route has maintained approximately 210,000 passengers per month. This figure indicates consistent ridership on the service between Canary Wharf and Grove Park.
Barnet Press News Desk
This article was written at the Barnet Press news desk from the reporting of the outlets listed below it. Drafting is done by a language model under human editorial supervision — there is no reporter behind this byline, and we would rather say so than invent one.
How stories are produced and scoredWho runs Barnet PressCorrections
Barnet conditions
Loading live conditions…
More Coverage in Transport & TfL
Mayor Sadiq Khan blocks West London Orbital extension beyond Hounslow
Stratford International rail stop plan nears completion
Hendon mother joins campaign for women without maternal support
