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Old January 24th 05, 10:35 PM posted to uk.transport.london
John Rowland John Rowland is offline
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Default "The Subterranean Railway" - Wolmar

"Colin Rosenstiel" wrote in message
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In article , lid
(Michael Hoffman) wrote:
John wrote:

It is a very good read and does suggest reasons
for the lack of tube south of the Thames.


Care to share?


Briefly, lack of clay and Sir Herbert Walker.


Every author seems to have their pet reason or two, but the real answer will
be the benefit-cost ratio, which sums up *all* relevant factors, not just
one or two.

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