With Crossrail under construction and extensions to both the Bakerloo and Northern Line being mooted, it seems a pertinent time to provide a brief reminder into some of the whys and wherefores for those less …
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We’re always on the lookout for people interested in writing for London Reconnections and are open to submissions. Be warned, however, that we do have a few editorial guidelines that articles must follow. These are …
Continue readingWho We Are
Above all else, London Reconnections is a group effort. Many people have contributed to LR over the years, and many more will hopefully do so in future. Below, however, you will find a little bit …
Continue readingAn ELL and NLL Overground Roundup
Last week saw an opportunity arise to see the work taking place on Phase 2 of the ELL Extension close up, as well as pay a brief visit to the new NLL control centre at …
Continue readingBorisaghast: Getting the most from HS2’s route out of London
Our thanks and copyright acknowledgements to Enfinity Americas for the use of this image The story so far: “‘Tis the season of myths and mellow votefulness. Boris rules a slumped blancmange Castle, close to a …
Continue readingJourney To The West: When Will Crossrail Open (And Does it Really Matter)?
With Crossrail now entering a more visually impressive phase, it is easy to forget that there are still some key elements yet to be finalized. This is something that several sources have reminded us of …
Continue reading150 Years Of The Metropolitan Line: Exploring the Possibility of Steam
2013 will see London Underground reach a noteworthy landmark – it will mark 150 years since the Metropolitan Railway, the core of the modern Metropolitan line, opened on 10 January 1863. Given the significance of …
Continue readingThe RUS: Thameslink Technicals and Hypotheticals
As most readers will know, the Thameslink Programme is a £5.5 billion project to upgrade and expand the the Thameslink service. More accurately, it is the name given to two related projects. One is lead …
Continue readingCrossrail: Tunnels Near You and Other Happenings
The Crossrail website appears to have acquired a new feature, which may be of interest to regular readers – a “Near You” section. Ostensibly this appears aimed at trying to provide as much local information …
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 readingThe Thames Gateway Arises: Why London Needs to Stop Nobblin’ the GOBLIN
“Poor old GOBLIN, forever doomed to be “that underfunded railway which links the bits where poor voters live”. — Diamond Geezer. Kake Pugh’s picture shows the modest entrance to the GOBLIN’s Woodgrange Park. Our thanks …
Continue readingTfL November Board Meeting: Walking, Cycling, the River and the Urban Environment
Championing electric vehicles, car clubs and moving to hybrid buses Electric Vehicles Negotiations are nearing completion with Siemens for it to deliver the Pan-London Scheme back-office functions in early 2011. Evaluation of bids for the …
Continue readingSurrey Council Ends Heathrow Airtrack Opposition
Surrey County Council have agreed, in principle, a package of works that would see the local authority end its formal opposition to the Heathrow Airtrack scheme. Although the Council have always agreed with the scheme …
Continue readingNot Messing About On The River
One of the disappointments of the Olympic’s construction phase has been the failure to spark a revival of water borne freight promised by the works on the Bow Back River and the River Lea. However, …
Continue readingLondon To Get Pedestrian Blackout Timers
London is to get its first ‘Countdown’ timers, which will help people know how long they have to cross the road. These are different to the Countdown describers at bus stops, which confusingly have the …
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