"Dave Arquati" wrote in message
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http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/n...r.431109.0.new
_attempt_to_save_tube_service.php

New attempt to save tube service
By Sarah Bell

Richmond upon Thames Council are planning to join forces with Hounslow
Council to promote their alternative proposals to the £10m Crossrail
scheme.

The councils have both stated in their official reports on the project
that
Crossrail should consider allowing some trains to use the Hounslow loop
railway line instead of just serving Richmond via Kew Gardens.

Richmond Council's report concluded that they did not support the scheme
because the benefits to London did not outweigh the impact of losing the
District Line. It also said it would put too much pressure on Richmond
station.

[... more on the website]

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Dave Arquati
Imperial College, SW7

Oooh! Crossrail serving Isleworth station. Yes Please!

Still doubt Crossrail is going to make it much further towards fruition