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(Graham Harrison) wrote:

"John B" wrote in message
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On Jul 15, 12:37 pm, "Graham Harrison"
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"John B" wrote in message
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An acquaintance has just been briefed on progress on the Battersea
Power Stations Northern Line extension:http://bit.ly/riSsr

Semi-off-the-record-ly, he's been told that the feasibility studies
are done, that TfL, LU, the GLA, LB Wandsworth and LB Lambeth are
all in favour of the project, that (entirely private) finance is
almost complete, that a provisional route from Kennington to
Battersea via Nine Elms has been earmarked, and that RFPs for
project managers, engineers and lead contractors will go out
shortly.

My first reaction was "Seems a pity not to connect either proposed
station with any other rail/underground station even if it's only
Battersea Park." but thinking about it what sort of travel
opportunities would that open? Not many I suspect. Going on to
Clapham Junction might be worthwhile but even then I'm not wholly
convinced.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Elms_railway_station

I don't see the relevance. The market operates at times when the
tube is closed.

The scheme assumes the market will move. Redevelopment of the site will
pay for the new station.

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Colin Rosenstiel