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A different ELLX question
solar penguin wrote: Hey, guys... Isn't _anyone_ actually going to answer our questions: How will introducing the ELLX services affect existing suburban services to West Croydon and Crystal Palace? Thus far I have not read/heard anybody who has commented on the LBSCR service pattern post ELLX. However the revised Thameslink proposals will be starting to re-emerge shortly.A Public Inquiry into the Thameslink TWA Order and the project took place between June 2000 and May 2001. A decision on this was expected around late 2002 but was delayed due to problems with the design of the proposed new concourses at Blackfriars and London Bridge stations and the absence of detailed plans for reinstating the Borough High Street Conservation Area after buildings had been demolished. Discussions have been ongoing between the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA)the DfT and the Public Inquiry inspector regarding the best way forward. IIRC The renewed public inquiry was to be formally opened on 6th September 2005 and is expected to last for about two months.IIUC a key contribution to the cost of Thameslink is now going to come through the complete redevelopment of London Bridge Station with substantial office and retail development built over the train decks. The existing London Bridge station is reaching Health and Safety limits during the peaks so doing nothing is ceasing to be an option. Dave Arquati's alwaystouchout.com site has illustrations http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/23 of what is known as the "Masterplan". London Bridge through platforms will increase from 6 to 9, with a corresponding reduction in terminating platforms from 9 to 6.This means that in the morning peak hour terminating services will decrease from 29 to 18. During the construction at the station and the new grade separated junction at South Bermondsey/Bricklayers Arms Junction the line from Norwood Junction via Forest Hill is bound to be disrupted. |
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