London Overground

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/london-overground

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is London Overground?Greater London and Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
2. How big is London Overground?Extensive network covering multiple boroughs of Greater London and extending into Hertfordshire
3. What is the capital of London Overground?London
4. What language do people speak in London Overground?English is the primary language of operation and communication
5. When was London Overground built?2007
6. What is the population served?Serves a significant portion of Greater London's population and commuters from Hertfordshire

Franchise: A license granted by a government or authority to a private company to operate a public service.
Rolling stock: The vehicles used on a railway network, such as trains and carriages.
Civic pride: A feeling of loyalty and pleasure in belonging to a particular city or town.