The North London line between Richmond and North Woolwich derived from five connecting sections which were opened over 25 years from 1846: The easternmost section opened as the Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway in 1846/7 between Stratford and North Woolwich.
North London Line mellem Richmond og North Woolwich afstammer fra fem forbundne sektioner, der blev åbnet gennem 25 år fra 1846 og frem: Den østligste strækning åbnede som Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway i 1846-47 mellem Stratford og North Woolwich.