A recent LOROL track access application on NR's website includes start dates
for testing and passenger services:

"To grant LOROL rights to operate Driver Training Services between Highbury
& Islington and Western Curve Connection Point, in preparation for
commencement of Passenger Services on this route, on Sunday 27th February
2011."

"The rights relating to Driver Training Services will commence on Tuesday
04th January 2011."

The transfer route between the ELL and NLL at Highbury is not expected to be
open by then, but in any case they emphasise that the routes will operate
completely independently.

Paul S