On Tue, 20 May 2008 14:15:29 -0700 (PDT), alex_t
wrote:

Calls to rename East End station

A proposal has been made to change the name of a revamped station due
to open in the East End in two years time.

Shoreditch High Street station will open as part of the East London
Line.

Tower Hamlets councillor Abdal Ullah said the new station should be
called "Banglatown" to reflect the strong Bangladeshi community.

No it shouldn't. Are we going to rename the 4 stations on Oxford Street
"West End Big Shopping Street Stn 1/2/3/4"? This is all about trade
and commerce and nothing to with recognizing the resident community. All
they need to do is ensure their local publicity for their businesses
correctly reflect the hugely improved transport links they will benefit
from when ELLX opens.

But a TfL spokesman said: "The cost of changing the name of a station
can be substantial and time consuming, as it is not just the physical
station signs that have to be addressed but also maps, leaflets,
related publications and pre-recorded announcements.

Yes it takes a huge amount of effort and cost to do this.

"It is important that a station name takes into account the street or
the official name of its area, as recorded on official maps."

Is the right answer.
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Paul C