Tfl’s announcement yesterday that the works at Tottenham Court Road were now entering a more labour-filled stage seems to have once again focused attention on the station’s internal decoration. As travellers who have visited the …
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John Bull is the Editor of London Reconnections. A transport journalist and historian, his writing often focuses on the political or strategic challenges facing London's transport network and beyond.
The New Interchange at Elmers End
Almost exactly a year ago, work began on the new transport interchange at Elmers End. This has now been completed and finally opened on the 5th of February (it had originally been scheduled to open …
Continue readingLine Problems and TCR Announcements
Seemingly proof that Sod’s Law is still a force to be reckoned with in the Capital, TfL’s announcement that the Jubilee Line upgrades were proceeding well has been followed by several days of serious disruption …
Continue readingThe 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 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 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 …
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