Postulating that Crossrail 2 will connect Kingston and Wimbledon, what
would be likely to be done about Elm Road?

The junction of the Kingston and Surbiton branches is grade-separated;
the actual railway points near New Malden station can presumably, if
needed, be modified for faster traffic; but the Kingston tracks cross
the narrow, congested, and useful Elm Road at a level crossing which is
close to a four-track railway overbridge with just a single-lane hole
under the two central tracks.

If Crossrail 2 means more trains between Wimbledon and Kingston, that
will be popular with local rail users; but not with Elm Road users,
whether on foot or on wheel.

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