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Tfl taking over Silverlink lines has created an integrated commuter rail network with reliable and integrated services with high investment and consistent branding.
TfL also have plans to take over other London local lines as well as Thameslink, which could be Crossrail 3 by itself.
If the combined authorities of Greater Manchester, West Midlands, Liverpool, Bristol and Sheffield had these powers we can the Greater Manchester Overground, the Birmingham Overground, the Liverpool Overground, etc overnight.