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Diving Into The Fleet: A Look At London’s Lost Tube
Sep 4, 2015 · A major river used by the Romans, the Fleet is the largest of London’s lost subterranean rivers. Flanked by great wharves, for centuries it was a gateway to the City. By the end of the nineteenth century, however, its purpose had changed completely. By then little more than a sewer, it had been bricked over and all but forgotten.
What are the differences between PACE vs GRIP? (RailDiary)
Feb 14, 2023 · GRIP (Governance for Railway Investment Projects) had been used as a framework for managing projects since 2000. It involved eight ‘stages’ from feasibility through to operational handback. The benefits of PACE are said to include: A simpler project management structure, which can be followed by all departments working on projects at any ...
ARCHIVE: Angels and Errors: How the Harrow ... - London …
Oct 8, 2012 · I was 4 when H&W occurred, but was conversant with Lewisham St Johns, as I was at prep school in Robertsbridge, and used the line to Charing X. BUT, I was friendly with an elderly lady, in Alderney, C.I. in 1968, and she recounted that on the H&W a/c day, she was lying, ill in bed, at home in Harrow, and dozing.
The Beeching Report: 50 Years On - London Reconnections
Mar 10, 2013 · The Beeching Report: 50 Years On. It will not have escaped many people’s notice that 2013 is a significant year for the railways in London, marking the 150th anniversary of the first Underground line. This year – and indeed this month – are also highly significant though for a rather less joyous reason.
The Man Who Painted London Red - London Reconnections
Jan 1, 2010 · A man who would arguably do more to define the public image of the London Underground than any other figure with the possible exception of Frank Pick. That man was Leslie Green. In four short years, Green would be responsible for the design and execution of over fifty stations spread over three separate Tube lines – a remarkable achievement ...
The Light (Rail) Fantastic: A Look At the Croydon Tramlink
Jun 28, 2015 · In our most recent look at trams in Croydon, back in 2012, we described the plans to provide a 12tph service to Wimbledon by 2016. At the time talk about what might come after that was vague, but TfL have now published their tram strategy for the next 15 years and we have a much better idea what is proposed. In this article we look at what is ...
A Look Under Kingsway - London Reconnections
Jul 8, 2012 · John Bull is the Editor of London Reconnections. A transport journalist and historian, his writing often focuses on the political or strategic challenges facing London's transport network and beyond. The leading source for independent news and analysis about transport in London and beyond. Award-winning coverage of transport infrastructure and ...
Uncircling The Circle: part 1 - London Reconnections
Oct 3, 2013 · Uncircling The Circle: part 1. In part 2 of The Past, Present and Future of Metropolitan Line Services we finished with details of frequencies for the Metropolitan Line once the Sub-Surface Lines upgrade was complete. With plans for a overview of the ultimately intended service pattern for all the Sub-Surface Lines in mind, we now look at the ...
Down In the Dark: The Connaught Tunnel and Silvertown Station
Sep 22, 2010 · One of the most notable features of the North Woolwich stretch was the Silvertown tunnel. Built in 1878, this 600m cut-and-cover tunnel allowed the railway to be diverted under the newly-built Connaught passage which connected the Victoria and Albert docks. This tunnel, which has lain dormant since the closure of the line, will soon be graced ...