On 5 Oct, 15:42, Mizter T wrote:
On 5 Oct, 13:47, John B wrote:





On 5 Oct, 13:35, "John Rowland"

wrote:
Hi all, there has been talk for some years that a station would be
built near to Eastfields Level Crossing (between Streatham North
Junction and Mitcham Junction for those not in the know) but I wasn't
aware anything was approved. However, driving past the other day I
notice a lot of clearance work going on, and have to wonder if this
means something is actually happening about it. Does anyone know more?

Here's what I know...
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...tml#Eastfields

Here's what Mr Arquati knows:http://www.alwaystouchout.com/project/55

Here's what Merton Council knows:
http://www.merton.gov.uk/press-relea...ls.asp?id=1570

Here's what a blogging local councillor knows:
http://whelton.blogspot.com/2007/08/...gets-go-ahead-...

In short, it sounds like the station is underway, and, optimistically,
hoped to open by December.

Interesting stuff - not seen this mentioned before anywhere. The LB
Merton press release seems to state that the usual hurdle with any
such plans - money - is not a problem in this case, as "Network Rail
has received internal approval to fund the construction of the
station".

Can't help but feel that a December '07 opening date is wildly
optimistic, especially given how long it's taken to build Shepherd's
Bush station on the WLL. Of course each situation is unique, and
frankly I've no idea what the issues are when it comes to building a
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Great to see my bog being quoted
Yes the station should be open for the start of the winter timetable
in Decemeber after been given the go-ahad by Merton Council in August.
The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out. The funding is all in place.
Building work is proceeding quickly and by all accounts the station
should be up and running by December, if the deadline is missed it
will be open by May 2008. At the moment only trains bound for or from
Victoria are scheduled to stop at the station though talk does exist
that First Capital Connect will stop at Eastfields though apparently
problems exist with them stopping at the moment due to the timetable.
When the timetable is revamped in December 2009 that may change. Very
good news and it will be a big boost for the local area.

Martin Whelton
www.whelton.blogspot.com

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Great to see my bog being quoted
Yes the station should be open for the start of the winter timetable
in Decemeber after been given the go-ahad by Merton Council in August.
The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out. The funding is all in place.
Building work is proceeding quickly and by all accounts the station
should be up and running by December, if the deadline is missed it
will be open by May 2008. At the moment only trains bound for or from
Victoria are scheduled to stop at the station though talk does exist
that First Capital Connect will stop at Eastfields though apparently
problems exist with them stopping at the moment due to the timetable.
When the timetable is revamped in December 2009 that may change. Very
good news and it will be a big boost for the local area.


I've read about this somewhere, isn't the idea that a somewhat basic station
is prefabricated off site and delivered on a few lorries? Possibly they've
looked back at some of the 'el cheapo' stations in the region - Berrylands
on the SWML looks as though it was knocked up pretty quickly...

Paul

On 5 Oct, 21:40, "Paul Scott" wrote:
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Great to see my bog being quoted
Yes the station should be open for the start of the winter timetable
in Decemeber after been given the go-ahad by Merton Council in August.
The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out. The funding is all in place.
Building work is proceeding quickly and by all accounts the station
should be up and running by December, if the deadline is missed it
will be open by May 2008. At the moment only trains bound for or from
Victoria are scheduled to stop at the station though talk does exist
that First Capital Connect will stop at Eastfields though apparently
problems exist with them stopping at the moment due to the timetable.
When the timetable is revamped in December 2009 that may change. Very
good news and it will be a big boost for the local area.

I've read about this somewhere, isn't the idea that a somewhat basic station
is prefabricated off site and delivered on a few lorries? Possibly they've
looked back at some of the 'el cheapo' stations in the region - Berrylands
on the SWML looks as though it was knocked up pretty quickly...

Paul

The interesting thing is that the line is on a slight curve at this
point, and i thought stations built on curves were now a big no no?!!
Berrylands went up in the 1930s and i dont think took too long!
The best example of a pre-made station was Leeds Whitehall, built for
the purpose of trains that could not stop at Leeds during the big
reworking. Don't know where it is now, but it certainly isnt there
anymore!

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I've read about this somewhere, isn't the idea that a somewhat basic
station
is prefabricated off site and delivered on a few lorries? Possibly
they've
looked back at some of the 'el cheapo' stations in the region -
Berrylands
on the SWML looks as though it was knocked up pretty quickly...

Paul

The interesting thing is that the line is on a slight curve at this
point, and i thought stations built on curves were now a big no no?!!
Berrylands went up in the 1930s and i dont think took too long!

I thought they worry more about excess gradients, but would expect there is
some small amount of curvature that is legit on existing lines?

Paul

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The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out.

I've read about this somewhere, isn't the idea that a somewhat basic
station is prefabricated off site and delivered on a few lorries?

That's mentioned in the DfT's super long-range rail future planning
whatnot whitepaper. I didn't realise it was actually going to happen,
though!

tom

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Finals make a man mean; let's fusc up and write!

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The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out.

I've read about this somewhere, isn't the idea that a somewhat basic
station is prefabricated off site and delivered on a few lorries?

That's mentioned in the DfT's super long-range rail future planning
whatnot whitepaper. I didn't realise it was actually going to happen,
though!

tom

--
Finals make a man mean; let's fusc up and write!
That'll be similar to the new concept of prefabricated stations developed by
the Southern during the 1930s then? Cast concrete platform supports,
platform slabs, fencing and even lamp posts and footbridges, made at their
own precasting works at Exmouth Junction were delivered by rail to site.
Such components may still be found in use today at stations such as Malden
Manor.
Brian

On 6 Oct, 11:23, "BH Williams" wrote:
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The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out.

I've read about this somewhere, isn't the idea that a somewhat basic
station is prefabricated off site and delivered on a few lorries?

That's mentioned in the DfT's super long-range rail future planning
whatnot whitepaper. I didn't realise it was actually going to happen,
though!

tom

--
Finals make a man mean; let's fusc up and write!

That'll be similar to the new concept of prefabricated stations developed by
the Southern during the 1930s then? Cast concrete platform supports,
platform slabs, fencing and even lamp posts and footbridges, made at their
own precasting works at Exmouth Junction were delivered by rail to site.
Such components may still be found in use today at stations such as Malden
Manor.
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Amusingly nobody at Southern has told any of the drivers or guards or
anyone for that matter! I hope they know its being built!!!

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On Fri, 5 Oct 2007, Paul Scott wrote:

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The station is part of a new concept station for Network Rail and
they
decided to use Eastfields to test it out.

I've read about this somewhere, isn't the idea that a somewhat basic
station is prefabricated off site and delivered on a few lorries?

That's mentioned in the DfT's super long-range rail future planning
whatnot whitepaper. I didn't realise it was actually going to happen,
though!

tom

--
Finals make a man mean; let's fusc up and write!

That'll be similar to the new concept of prefabricated stations developed
by
the Southern during the 1930s then? Cast concrete platform supports,
platform slabs, fencing and even lamp posts and footbridges, made at
their
own precasting works at Exmouth Junction were delivered by rail to site.
Such components may still be found in use today at stations such as
Malden
Manor.
Brian- Hide quoted text -

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Amusingly nobody at Southern has told any of the drivers or guards or
anyone for that matter! I hope they know its being built!!!

I was told of the new station being built there when I worked on the Central
Division.
It was 1981 though.