On 5 Oct, 15:42, Mizter T wrote:
On 5 Oct, 13:47, John B wrote:





On 5 Oct, 13:35, "John Rowland"

wrote:
Hi all, there has been talk for some years that a station would be
built near to Eastfields Level Crossing (between Streatham North
Junction and Mitcham Junction for those not in the know) but I wasn't
aware anything was approved. However, driving past the other day I
notice a lot of clearance work going on, and have to wonder if this
means something is actually happening about it. Does anyone know more?

Here's what I know...
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...tml#Eastfields

Here's what Mr Arquati knows:http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/55

Here's what Merton Council knows:
http://www.merton.gov.uk/press-relea...ls.asp?id=1570

Here's what a blogging local councillor knows:
http://whelton.blogspot.com/2007/08/...gets-go-ahead-...

In short, it sounds like the station is underway, and, optimistically,
hoped to open by December.

Interesting stuff - not seen this mentioned before anywhere. The LB
Merton press release seems to state that the usual hurdle with any
such plans - money - is not a problem in this case, as "Network Rail
has received internal approval to fund the construction of the
station".

Can't help but feel that a December '07 opening date is wildly
optimistic, especially given how long it's taken to build Shepherd's
Bush station on the WLL. Of course each situation is unique, and
frankly I've no idea what the issues are when it comes to building a
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Great to see my bog being quoted
Yes the station should be open for the start of the winter timetable
in Decemeber after been given the go-ahad by Merton Council in August.
The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out. The funding is all in place.
Building work is proceeding quickly and by all accounts the station
should be up and running by December, if the deadline is missed it
will be open by May 2008. At the moment only trains bound for or from
Victoria are scheduled to stop at the station though talk does exist
that First Capital Connect will stop at Eastfields though apparently
problems exist with them stopping at the moment due to the timetable.
When the timetable is revamped in December 2009 that may change. Very
good news and it will be a big boost for the local area.

Martin Whelton
www.whelton.blogspot.com