The London Overground is set to launch an all-night service, just in time for the city’s Christmas festivities.

The 24-hour service will run on Friday and Saturday between New Cross Gate and Dalston junction – with a possible extension to Highbury & Islington in 2018.

The announcement of the Night Overground service comes as the London Overground celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

“I’m delighted that we can bring night services to the east London line for the first time ever next month,” said Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.

“The Night Tube has proven such a success with Londoners, I know the Night Overground will help thousands more who are working through the night or out enjoying our capital’s nightlife.”

The Night Tube launched in the city last summer and contributed more than £170 million to London’s economy in its first year. It has been estimated that around 300,000 journeys are made every weekend on it.

London Overground will become the sixth line to run the late-night service, joining Central, Piccadilly, Jubilee, Northern and Victoria lines.

Get set for London Overground's 24-hour service