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London’s public transit system is set for an overhaul that includes changes to 41 of its 42 routes, extended service hours and two new express lines.

The London Transit Commission (LTC) made the announcement at its headquarters Wednesday morning. Nine routes will have their service hours extended to 1 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.

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The route changes will begin Sept. 1. LTC staff will be on location at key transfer stations to assist riders during the first week of the changes.

“Everyone knows, everyone agrees that Londoners deserve more efficient and reliable public transit,” London Mayor Ed Holder said at Wednesday’s announcement.

“For too long a period of time, we’ve had many areas of our city with less-frequent service . . . and in some cases no service.”

Holder said transit gaps amount to missed opportunities, both for businesses and job seekers.