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Old May 22nd 17, 10:11 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default Crossrail access to Heathrow still not settled

On 2017\05\22 10:49, Recliner wrote:
Roland Perry wrote:

Back in the day there was a loop around Old Oak Common, used by XC
trains to/from Brighton. Even if reinstated, where are you going to get
the extra paths from between Heathrow Junction and Acton?


I think the unelectrified route is still there, but it's slow.


The original curve in the vicinity of Mitre Bridge is gone, but a
diversion route that passes a few yards from Willesden Junction station
is available.