London Reconnections

In Pictures: Crossrail at Whitechapel

On 22 June 2010 By John Bull In Crossrail

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 …

Updated OSI List

On 17 June 2010 By John Bull In Out of Station Interchanges, TfL

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.

Crossrail: Spades In The Ground

On 17 June 2010 By Mwmbwls In Crossrail, Hammersmith & City

The New Hammersmith & City station at Paddington Amid the atmosphere of speculation about the future of Crossrail – the company is getting on with getting on. In late April, Crossrail announced the shortlist of …

The DfT Speak On Crossrail

On 16 June 2010 By John Bull In Crossrail, DfT

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 …

In Pictures: The Old Lift Passage at Notting Hill Gate

On 11 June 2010 By John Bull In Central line, Circle line, District line, History, In Pictures, Vertical transport

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 …

In Pictures: Sinking Shafts at Kings Cross

On 11 June 2010 By John Bull In In Pictures, Kings Cross, London Underground

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 …

Orbital Links at the Transport Committee

On 11 June 2010 By Mwmbwls In Overground, TfL

One in five Londoners now lives within 15 minutes’ walk of a London Overground station.Orbital Links are examined by the London Assembly Transport Committee. On the 26th May 2010, the London Assembly Transport Committee chaired …

The TfL/Travelwatch South London Line Study

On 9 June 2010 By John Bull In Overground, SLL, TfL

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 …

Crossrail at Woolwich

On 7 June 2010 By IanVisits In Crossrail

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 …

Reopening of the North London Line

On 2 June 2010 By Totteridge In Uncategorized

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 …

Mayor’s Question Time, May 2010 – Part Five: And The Rest

On 29 May 2010 By Totteridge In Mayor's Questions

(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 …

Crossrail & Thameslink Budgets Under The Hammer?

On 28 May 2010 By Totteridge In Crossrail, London Bridge

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 …