JB’s recent posting concerning the building work for Tesco at Elmers End prompted me to check the position of another Tesco project that we have been keeping our eye on – the proposed development at …
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In Pictures: ELL 378 Training Runs
378137 passes through Silwood Junction on a training run from New Cross to Dalston Junction 378137 approaches New Cross on a training run 378144 waits at New Cross whilst on crew training 378139 enters Dalston …
Continue readingIn Pictures: The New Overground Class 172s
Willesden depot will see some new visitors arriving later this spring, with eight Class 172 arriving to replace the existing Class 150 fleet running between Gospel Oak and Barking. With transverse seating and wider aisles, …
Continue readingIn Pictures: The State of Play In New Cross
Things are looking advanced at New Cross Gate: Looking towards New Cross and North: A Dive Under (with the emphasis on the “dive”): Finally, the Footbridge at Trundley, which sadly has already been “christened”: Thanks …
Continue readingUpcoming Changes to the Railway Byelaws
This week is the last in which comments are being accepted on the newly proposed TfL Railway Byelaws. The Byelaws are being introduced to ensure that one standard set covers all TfL-branded rail services. Currently, …
Continue readingLewisham to Fund Surrey Canal Road
Lewisham Council have agreed, in principle, to provide the missing funding needed to complete Surrey Canal Road station. TfL had estimated the cost of completing the station at £10m, but claimed that they were unable …
Continue readingELL: Updates, Launch Dates and A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
This week saw the East London Line reach an important milestone – its official handover from the Balfour Beatty Carillion Joint Venture to TfL which was completed yesterday. This means that the Line is now …
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