The Muswell Metro Group, formed in 1989, believes that the line should be re-instated as soon as possible for the following reasons:
Since the creation of the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, the first Mayor, Ken Livingstone, prioritised expansion and usage of public transport in London which included investment in local rail and the ultimate creation of the unified London Overground franchise now up and running. It is hoped that the present Mayor, Boris Johnson, will oversee continued expansion of London rail to meet the capital’s ever growing demand. The Metro Group will continue to campaign for the Finsbury Park-Alexandra Palace line to be incorporated into future expansion plans by Transport for London, as well as continuing dialogue with other interested parties who may benefit from this re-opening.