Visitors to the Smithfield attraction — due to open in 2022 — will be able to see passengers en route. But it works both ways, and train passengers would be able to see museum artefacts from their windows. The museum has confirmed that they’re discussing the concept with Network Rail.
The Thameslink line runs 24 hours a day, so it’s unclear how major reconstruction of the tunnel could be achieved without causing further disruption.
Brilliant idea. But as the article states, risk of Thameslink tunnel flooding will certainly complicate implementation – ” does Network Rail really want to offer a window into the route’s various mishaps? We hope so.”