Transport for London has launched a public consultation relating to route options for the proposed Cross River Tram.

Initial route plans for the Cross River Tram would see it operate between Euston and Waterloo, with branches to Camden Town and Kings Cross in the north, and Brixton and Peckham in the south. Subject to future funding, the tram could be operational by 2016.

Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone said: "The Cross River Tram will provide an important cross-river link that will support regeneration in Camden in the north and Peckham and Brixton in the south. It will improve access to jobs, education and homes whilst helping to cut congestion and pollution by offering another alternative to car use.

The tram will carry more than 60 million passengers a year, relieving some of the high demand on the Northern and Victoria lines."