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On Thu, 27 May 2010 23:45:59 +0100
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What have they done with the line since its closure?

I must say that I am surprised that they closed it, especially as London
is trying to cut down on carbon emissions.

The Post Office railway skirts through traffic, emits no exhaust fumes
and could possibly carry much more than any lorrie -- or at least make
much more frequent runs.

Companies like the post office make all the right noises about being green
but when it comes down to spending the money they're not quite so keen.
Presumably lorries are a lot cheaper to run than a mini tube system.

They are generally cheaper than the national main line rail system as well -
I was just looking at all that postal infrastructure cluttering up East
Croydon's platforms yesterday as it happens. I wonder how many main line
stations around the country had such bridges and lifts, and how long they
were used for after they were built. I can think of another eyesore at
Bristol, but there must be many redundant installations...

Paul S