Bloomberg are reporting that TfL have now officially completed their buyout of Tube Lines for the sum of £310m. The deal brings to an end the PPP maintenance and upgrade structure on the Underground, and …
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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.
In Pictures: Crossrail at Whitechapel
Crossrail have released the first concept images of the revised design for Whitechapel Station. Objections from Tower Hamlets over the station’s layout (notably the presence of the main entrance on Fulbourne Street) and local residents …
Continue readingUpdated OSI List
We have uploaded an updated version of the valid Out of Station Interchange (OSI) list, current as of the end of May. You can find it here. Thanks to TDD for the spot.
Continue readingThe DfT Speak On Crossrail
The DfT – and more specifically new Transport Secretary Phil Hammond – appear to have thrown their weight behind Crossrail ahead of the upcoming “emergency budget,” suggesting that Government cuts to the project are less …
Continue readingIn Pictures: The Old Lift Passage at Notting Hill Gate
The lifts were removed from Notting Hill Gate station when it was redeveloped at the end of the 1950s. The old passage to the lifts themselves, however, still exists (although it is now not accessible …
Continue readingIn Pictures: Sinking Shafts at Kings Cross
With the scale of works such as Crossrail and the high-technology and machinery involved, it’s easy to forget that working on the Undergound sometimes requires a different approach. Both maintenance and new-build work on the …
Continue readingThe TfL/Travelwatch South London Line Study
Since last year, a TfL/Travelwatch joint study into possible replacements for the South London Line has been underway. The Line itself is due to disappear in 2012 in order to pave the way for required …
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 …
Continue readingIn Pictures: 172001 At Willesden
172001 is currently at Willesden whilst on test runs with GBRf. Below are some pictures of the first of this new GOBLIN stock. In other GOBLIN news, the Barking-Gospel Oak Line User Group were present …
Continue readingRail And Underground Panel Report: Jubilee Line Issues Rumble On
TfL’s Rail and London Underground Panel reports tomorrow on the Jubilee Line Upgrades and their status. Their summary report is now online and makes for interesting reading both with regards to current timescales and some …
Continue readingThe End of the PPP: TfL Buy Out Tube Lines
Tfl have bought out Tube Lines’ shareholders for a reported £310m. The deal sees Bechtel and Amey bought out completely, although Amey will continue to act as primary contractor on various works across the Jubilee …
Continue readingIn Motion: 172001 On The NLL
For those interested in the new GOBLIN rolling stock, there’s a rather excellent video of 172001 running through West Hampstead on Youtube.
Continue readingSurrey Canal Road: A Very Postal War
In our previous Surrey Canal Road post, we attempted to give some kind of overview of what has become an increasingly drawn out and convoluted saga – the attempt to get £7m out of the …
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