“The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed” science fiction author William Gibson …
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The Status of the Underground Upgrades
The Jubilee Line Those travelling on the Jubilee Line since Christmas will have noticed that its trains have developed a strange habit of repeating themselves. The new habit of doubly announcing stations is one of …
Continue readingWorks at Whitechapel
Whitechapel is a busy place at the moment. Work appears finally to have started on the SSL platforms, with hoardings now up on the two outer platforms (effectively rendering it a standard two road station …
Continue readingTfL Tramlink Tenders whilst Brent Brainstorms
TfL are tendering for a number of additional trams with which to expand services on the Croydon Tramlink. The Contract Notice can be read here, although there’s not much more than a basic overview yet. …
Continue readingEvents and Announcements
Before we return to the world of Jubilee Line Upgrades and Rolling Stock tenders (as well as some of the other welcome suggestions in the comments on the last post), there are a couple of …
Continue readingChristmas Quiz: The Winners
Once again I’d like to thank everyone who entered the Christmas Quiz this year. We had a huge amount of entries – enough to force me to start keeping track of things in a spreadsheet, …
Continue readingA Quick Apology
Unfortunately non-rail-related elements of my life have kept me away from the (obviously) far more important rail related bits for the last week or so. Things are looking more normal now, and regular service should …
Continue readingChristmas Quiz: The Answers
Below are the answers to this year’s Christmas Quiz. We were amazed at the amount of entries this year, so thanks to everyone who took part. I’m happy to confirm that thanks to the generosity …
Continue readingCrossrail Chief Executive Resigns
Rob Holden has resigned from Crossrail, and will leave later this year. Holden will be a big loss for Crossrail, as arguably he’s currently the man in Britain with the most experience in leading large-scale …
Continue reading55 Broadway gets Grade 1 Listed Status
The DCMS have confirmed that 55 Broadway, the Headquarters of London Underground and for a long time London’s tallest building, has been granted Grade 1 Listed status. Grade 1 effectively marks the building, completed in …
Continue readingIn Pictures: Planned Tube Lines of 1903
Taken from the 1903 Royal Commission on London’s Transport, this plan shows not only the basis of the existing tube network but also the many proposals that were to fall of the wayside – either …
Continue readingHow Do You Solve A Problem Like Southeastern?
“Our train crew have been issued with Blackberry devices which allows us to provide them with more frequent updates, which they in turn can pass on to customers. Our website has been upgraded and is …
Continue readingELL Extensions Both North and South
Last week saw the first test train run on the new ELL extension to Highbury and Islington. 378-233 was the unit that made the run, pictured below. Sources suggest the extension is still likely to …
Continue readingIn Pictures: Before and After The Christmas Blockade at Frères Noir
Blackfriars closed over Christmas for an extended blockade. This was to allow the through tracks from City Thameslink to London Bridge to be slewed from the west to the east side of Saint Pauls Bridge …
Continue readingThe Waterloo Link
Several commentors on the recent station aerial pictures post were interested in knowing a bit more about the single track link that used to exist between Waterloo and the line out of Charing Cross, which …
Continue readingIn Pictures: London’s Stations From the Air
Towards the end of the autumn, Network Rail had a survey helicopter in the air over London. As regular readers will know, the staff here at LR towers have a bit of a soft spot …
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