A PETITION to create new London Underground stations in Bushey Heath to help cope with the rising tide of people moving in to the area has been launched.

People fuming over the constant poor train services across the Govia Thameslink line are asking Transport for London (TfL) to create new stations at Bushey Heath, Elstree and Brockley Hill.

Govia Thameslink currently runs services through Radlett as well as Elstree & Borehamwood, but in recent months, has come under fire for a string of delayed services.

The petition was created by Andy Lewis, the chairman of the Elstree & Borehamwood Residents’ Association, who have also thrown their support to the campaign.

The 34-year-old accountant said: "This is all in response to the poor service we've had recently and something has got to give.

"Using the trains at the moment is a nightmare and people are really struggling. The rail network as it stands is awful. We need to look at alternatives and this is something that could make a huge difference.

"We are becoming an overpopulated town and with all the new houses being built, we need adequate infrastructure to support them. The trains are crowded enough as it is."

In 1935, the London Underground had planned to create new stations at Bushey Heath and Elstree South, but these were shelved due to the Second World War.

Mr Lewis’s new suggestions include extending the Jubilee line from Stanmore to Elstree, extending the Northern Line from High Barnet or Mill Hill East to Borehamwood.

Another option is to remove the Thameslink line altogether and add it to the London Overground line, running occasional Thameslink services.

But others remain unconvinced.

Amy O-Sullivan-Lee, 23, a paralegal in central London, said: "It seems obvious to me that this is doomed to fail.

"In theory it’s a great idea but in practice it hasn't been thought through properly. I doubt it’s something TfL would go for.

"It would be hugely expensive and who would fund it? Plus, logistically you need to think of all the hoops people would have to jump through to make it happen. It will be more trouble than it’s worth."

Transport for London said it is not considering the petition Richard de Cani, TfL’s Director of Planning and Strategy, said: "A number of enhancements are being delivered as part of the Thameslink programme which will provide additional and improved rail services in the local area."