A new rail line, known as the "West London Orbital," is being proposed to connect the western areas of London, running from Hendon to Hounslow. This project would use an existing 11.5-mile freight rail track that hasn’t carried passengers for over 100 years. The proposed route includes new stations at Neasden, Harlesden, Lionel Road, and Old Oak Common Lane. The station at Old Oak Common Lane will also serve HS2, a high-speed rail line linking London to Birmingham. Existing stations like Hendon and Brent Cross West would get additional platforms to accommodate the new line. The West London Orbital is designed to help commuters avoid central London for diagonal travel routes. According to a preliminary business case, a journey from Hounslow to Hendon would take around 37 minutes, with four trains per hour running between the two endpoints and six trains per hour between Old Oak Common Lane and Hendon. Earlier plans included a branch to West Hampstead Thameslink, but that idea was dropped to focus on increasing the frequency of train services. Transport for London (TfL), which oversees the city’s transport systems, has not officially named the line but is currently using the term "West London Orbital." The project is still in the consultation phase, with an eight-week public consultation period ending on November 18. TfL is gathering feedback from local residents and businesses to assess the project's viability. If the project is officially approved in 2027, it could cost up to £700 million and be completed by the mid-2030s. The proposed rail line is expected to bring significant economic and residential development to the area. It aims to support the creation of 25,000 new homes, 11,500 jobs, and generate up to £1.3 billion in economic benefits. The project represents a major infrastructure investment that could reshape transportation and development patterns in west London.