"Laurence Payne" wrote in message
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In that we are only talking about an access point, what's the problem with
an escalator down-and-up, or a moving walkway underground, between
Leicester
Square and Covent Garden?

There's plenty of space in the Square itself for a new access point.

Please submit draft plans, with due consideration of other sub-level
constructions and approximate costings.

Also price up a publicity campaign designed to remind travelers that
there are alternative convenient routes.

You're not comparing like with like: the first is a proper solution to the
problem, the second is a workaround which avoids the problem.

But I take your point: a proper solution would be seriously expensive. Mind
you, a station entrance in the market and/or the foyer of the Opera House
and/or in the entrance to the London Underground museum would be very nice
if cost wasn't an issue :-)