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Old September 18th 14, 11:30 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Bakerloo Line Extension

In article , (Mizter T) wrote:

On 18/09/2014 16:26, Robin9 wrote:

I've just read an article in today's Evening Standard about some
London Assembly politicians disagreeing with a southward extension
of the Bakerloo Line.
I didn't know an extension was being seriously considered - in fact
I still don't - but apparently the Mayor has instructed TfL to plan
an extension via Lewisham to Bromley. According to the Standard,
those disagreeing feel an extension in a more south-westerly
direction would serve Londoners better.

Does anyone have either more details or a firm opinion on this?


It features in the London Infrastructure Plan 2050 - see the
Transport Supporting Paper:

https://www.london.gov.uk/priorities...nd-strategy/in
frastructure-plan-2050

What do I think? I'd favour heading SE over SW, I think the benefits
would be greater. That said, I can't help but feel that if it was
extended to Camberwell, as planned in the 30's, it'd be greatly
beneficial - and possibly, like the Victoria line from Brixton, quite
full up without the capacity to go much further.


Sound judgement in my view.

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Colin Rosenstiel