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August 7th 08, 11:47 AM
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Blackfriars closure
"Peter Masson" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... On Aug 7, 1:48 am, " wrote: On 6 Aug, 22:55, darkprince66 wrote: 10 minutes walk? To the nearest tube station? Gasps in horror... You poor darlings ;-) I know, that was my reaction. If we weren't spoiled we wouldn't be so worried. Chancery Lane, Holborn etc aren't far. By the standards of many towns and cities, Waterloo isn't far. Francis True, but it still makes you wonder how _necessary_ the closure really is. As far as I recall, the works are to extend the platforms (to the south bank) and create four through ones instead of two through and three bays - I'm sure someone _could_ work out a way to do this leaving one platform open each time (even if Northbound only or whatever). Blackfriars NR station will remain open for most of the time. It is Blackfriars LUL which is to close (although trains will continue to run through without stopping). The adjoining stations of Mansion House and Temple are both less than half a mile away, while interchange passengers have other stations where they can access the tube network. The changes to the NR station are to change it from two through platforms, plus three east side bays, all of 8-car length, to two through 12-car platforms plus two west side bays. More significant is to rebuild the circulating areas so that the station can cope with many more passengers, including many more interchanging with LUL. There will be a new entrance on teh south bank. And still no stop on the W&C Line. BTN |
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