On 16/05/2012 09:07, Paul Scott wrote:
"Paul Corfield" wrote in message
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On Wed, 16 May 2012 07:50:37 +0100, David wrote:

Anyone know what the plans are for the District line platforms at
Whitechapel?

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Just wondered what the space in the middle will be used for since the
platforms have been renumbered.

I believe it will be used to provide an escalator link down to
Crossrail as well as provide a much larger circulation area for
passengers.

The two current tracks are in their final positions, it will be the
maximum size island platform that the space between the outer brick
walls of the cutting will allow.

Paul S



I also notice that they have converted the signals in that area from
automatic to semi-automatic, or floodgate signals, as they are called on
the Northern Line. Why is that?

The semi-automatics on the eastbound track start just around near the
old St. Mary's Junction and end just east of Whitechapel, about where
the begin on the westbound track. The westbound semi-automatics seem to
end at the starter on the westbound track.