Sky Rider wrote:
wrote:
I am still unclear on what is the best way to change from tube -- St
Pancras Thameslink. (Specifically from the Victoria line).

At the moment it is very easy to change between the Vic line and Kings
X Thameslink.

What is the score with the new station? There doesn't seem to be much
information out there and the new service begins on Sunday.

Are you ready?

From the Victoria line platforms, you will need to go up to the Tube
Ticket Hall (via the escalators and gateline), then follow the signs to
'St Pancras International'. They should direct you through the Western
Ticket Hall, up the stairs at the end and to some arches (which mark the
beginning of a long passageway that goes right through StP) on your
right. Walk straight through the arches and at the end of the passageway
you should reach the new Thameslink area.

I promise you that I am not making this up - you will have to allow much
more time to make this interchange I'm afraid. Hopefully this map can be
of some help: http://tinyurl.com/2es47u

Almost forgot to add that the new station replaces King's Cross
Thameslink (KCM) as the latter cannot cope well passenger flows during
the peak and it lies in a site where platform extensions are not
practicable, not to mention the lack of adequate emergency escape routes
and the fact that access/egress for the disabled is difficult.

Although the new station is located further away from the deep-level
tube lines (particularly the Victoria line), it is more convenient for
EMT and Eurostar passengers (and to a lesser extent FCC passengers from
King's Cross *Suburban*). The Metropolitan/Circle/H&C line is
equidistant from KCM and the new Thameslink platforms.

On a final note, KCM will remain open as an entrance to the deep-level
tube lines and FCC may stop trains there if an emergency situation
occurs in the area.