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Crossrail at Woolwich
There was a short debate last Thursday in the House of Commons on the topic of Crossrail – of which there have been many rumours, usually denied, of cost cutting plans of around a third …
Continue readingReopening of the North London Line
With the East London Line up and running, here’s an update on the reopening of the North London Line from the Barking-Gospel Oak Line User Group… The running lines were handed back at about 18:00 …
Continue readingMayor’s Question Time, May 2010 – Part Five: And The Rest
(Editor’s note: selected questions and answers only, and some have been edited for brevity. If any notable questions are missing let me know via the comments and I’ll update.) In this post: Mayoral achievements. TfL …
Continue readingCrossrail & Thameslink Budgets Under The Hammer?
Building Magazine reported this week that the government is considering cuts to Crossrail totalling £5 billion — almost a third of the project’s total £15.9 billion budget — in a worst-case scenario. Possible cuts include …
Continue readingMayor’s Question Time, May 2010 – Part Four: White Lines
(Editor’s note: selected questions and answers only, and some have been edited for brevity. If any notable questions are missing let me know via the comments and I’ll update.) In this post: Congestion Charge and …
Continue readingMayor’s Question Time, May 2010 – Part Three: On The Buses
(Editor’s note: selected questions and answers only, and some have been edited for brevity. If any notable questions are missing let me know via the comments and I’ll update.) In this post: Those new buses. …
Continue readingMayor’s Question Time, May 2010 – Part Two: …And Overground
(Editor’s note: selected questions and answers only, and some have been edited for brevity. If any notable questions are missing let me know via the comments and I’ll update.) In this post: Crossrail. The East …
Continue readingLondon Assembly Transport Committee – upgrade deadlines, Tube Lines purchase & East London Line problems
(A brief note on the highlights from today’s meeting of the Transport Committee, where London Underground MD Mike Brown answered questions on recent PPP developments.) Firstly: with Jubilee Line upgrades already delayed, Mr Brown said …
Continue readingMayor’s Question Time, May 2010 – Part One: Going Underground
(Editor’s note: selected questions and answers only, and some have been edited/combined for brevity. If any notable questions or responses are missing let me know via the comments and I’ll update. More posts to follow …
Continue readingNo Eurostar at Stratford International?
According to the BBC, Eurostar has declined to run services from the new £210 million Stratford International station. A Freedom of Information request uncovered minutes from a DfT meeting in January noting this – although …
Continue readingThe Second "Great Stink"?
We have commented previously on the vexed question of toilet facilities being included in the new station complex at Farringdon. The Islington Gazette carries a story of continued intransigence by Crossrail whilst Thameslink appears to …
Continue readingEast London Line – open for business
The East London Line is fully open for business this Sunday (23 May), following a month’s preview of the Dalston Junction to New Cross Gate section. The full service takes in New Cross, West Croydon …
Continue readingLike Cliff But Without the RT
This is just a short announcement to let you all know that London Reconnections may be a little post-light for the next two weeks. This is because summer holiday time is upon us, and Mrs …
Continue readingTreasury Holdings Begin Northern Line Battersea Consultation
Treasury Holdings, the company which effectively owns Battersea Power Station developers REO, have begun a public consultation their plans to redevelop the Battersea Power Station site and to see the Northern Line extended to Battersea. …
Continue readingIn Pictures: The New "Bus For London"
Today saw the unveiling of the new “Bus For London.” As yet, details beyond the basic are not yet available – today’s coverage seems very much aimed at encouraging comparisons with the Routemaster and emphasising …
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