London Reconnections

Tube Lines in Negotiations With O’Toole Over Vacant Chief Executive Post

On 15 March 2010 By John Bull In London Underground, TfL, Tube lines

The Financial Times posted an interesting story over the weekend linking Tim O’Toole, London Underground’s former Managing Director, to the Chief Executive position at Tube Lines vacated by Dean Finch last month. The FT claimed …

In Pictures: Rotherhithe and Brunel’s Tunnel

On 15 March 2010 By John Bull In History, Overground

The station at Rotherhithe The information office Heading down the escalators The brickwork on the shaft at Rotherhithe Rotherhithe at platform level The platforms Looking into the tunnel from Rotherhithe Into the tunnel An example …

Branding London’s Electric Charging Points

On 12 March 2010 By John Bull In Road, TfL

One of the hidden gems of e-Government is the Intellectual Property Office website. The IP Office have the responsibilities their name implies – they are the government body responsible for Intellectual Property rights (such as …

North London Line: Up and Down Videos

On 12 March 2010 By John Bull In Overground

There are a couple of simulations floating around on Google of the post-blockade North London Line between Dalston and Camden. I believe they are distributable, so have posted them below for those who have not …

PPP Final Report Published

On 11 March 2010 By John Bull In Jubilee line, Mayor's Office, Northern line, Piccadilly line, TfL, Tube lines

[Apologies for the lack of posts last week – business unfortunately intervened – JB] The PPP Arbiter has made his final direction on pricing for the second period of Tube Lines’ PPP contract – the …

A Quick Thameslink Update

On 5 March 2010 By Mwmbwls In Construction projects, Thameslink

West HampsteadUnder the unfinished stub of the new footbridge and lifts at West Hampstead Thameslink life is begining to stir both on the embankment and the former track bed of the up and down Hendon …

Route Recycling – Extending the Docklands Light Railway

On 4 March 2010 By Mwmbwls In Construction projects, DLR

Whilst attention has been focussed, not unnaturally, on the now imminent reopening of the East London Railway, it is not the only completely rebuilt railway show in town. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension from …

In Pictures: More ELL Stations

On 22 February 2010 By John Bull In ELL, In Pictures, Overground

[UPDATE: Have added Hoxton Pictures – JB] Thanks to Yowser for the Shadwell photos (including the highlighting in the first, which handily shows the relative locations of the DLR and Overground stations) and Jake for …

Thameslink Completion in 2016?

On 19 February 2010 By John Bull In DfT, Network Rail, Thameslink

This piece was intended originally simply to be a summary of the recent Parliamentary Thameslink debate, which my colleague Mwmbwls had alerted me to and which contained a number of interesting questions about the project …

Jubilee Line Closure Dates: March – October

On 19 February 2010 By John Bull In Jubilee line

With the Jubilee Upgrades set to continue for some time yet, there has been much talk of upcoming closures. At the recent Transport Committee meeting (which guest-starred both TfL and Tube Lines) it was revealed …

The Pig in the Python – Battersea High Street

On 17 February 2010 By Mwmbwls In National Rail, Overground, WLL

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 …

In Pictures: ELL 378 Training Runs

On 17 February 2010 By John Bull In ELL, Overground, Rolling stock

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 …

Typographical Chinese Whispers

On 14 February 2010 By John Bull In Mayor's Office, TfL

Last week, a story appeared on the Marketing magazine website covering the decision to give brand consultants Saffron the contract to develop a new brand for the GLA family. Whilst largely a routine announcement, the …

In Pictures: The New Overground Class 172s

On 14 February 2010 By Totteridge In GOBLIN, Overground, Rolling stock

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, …

Interchange Work Begins at Elmers End

On 13 February 2010 By John Bull In Buses, Croydon Tramlink

Work began last week on providing a purpose-built bus interchange alongside the Tramlink/Station at Elmers End. The works are taking place as part of the project to expand the neighbouring Tesco (visible in the background …