tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81295087312800262402011-08-10T15:48:29.375+01:00A blog of stuff happening to the London transport network, mainly focused on rail transport.Mackenzie_bluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16743771114553315245noreply@blogger.comBlogger1271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129508731280026240.post-35157553514936095612009-09-14T17:46:00.003+01:002009-09-14T17:53:42.904+01:00

September seems another big expansion of the London Overground (LO) as it takes over stations on route to Croydon ahead of next years running of services on the East London Railway (ELR). The following stations will be taken over on the 20th September;New Cross GateBrockleyHonor Oak ParkForest HillSydenhamCrystal PalacePenge WestAnerleyNorwood JunctionWest CroydonThis will lead to a re branding

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Slowly and surely the 377/5 are being delivered by Bombarider. Current First Capital Connect have now 12th units meaning we are now half way through the delivery programme and the current final unit, the 23rd is due mid november. 377506 made its passenger debut today, working along side 10 other Electrostars. So far the units have come into service as such377501 - 24th March377504 - 28th

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Just a quick update with some pictures of Blackfriars. Over the bank holiday wekend the passenger bridge linking platforms 4 and 5 was lifted into place. as you can see from the following pictures, work has progressed rather well.Not in the pictures is the new front entrance to the station which is completed. It will open along side the new station control room in around two weeks time.

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This weekend saw major changes being implemented on the northbound platform 5 at Blackfriars this weekend. As part of the on going works the platform is being extended to the south. This was necessary because of the closure of the link bridge over the District/Circle Line below to the main exit. This now means the main way onto the platform is from the newer St Paul's Walk. The subway between

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Here's some new images of the new platform 4a at Stratford for the Central Line. The platform is being build as part of the upgrade of Stratford station to handle the Olympic crowds and the extra traffic as the station is now one of the biggest interchanges outside Zone 1 in London.The Jubilee Line building is in the background here looking towards Canary Wharf.In the background here is the

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Seems the first 378 in passenger service will be tomorrow with the following services booked to be 378 trips;0650 Clapham Junction – Stratford0809 Stratford – Richmond0922 Richmond – Stratford1037 Stratford – Richmond1157 Richmond – Stratford1307 Stratford – Richmond1427 Richmond – Stratford1537 Stratford – Richmond1736 Richmond – Willesden Junction1827 Willesden Junction – RichmondThis follows

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As announced yesterday, the new 09TS (Tube Stock) trains for London Underground's Victoria Line made their first appearance late last night. The unit began its career on a 23:55 service from Seven Sisters to Brixton. This is likely to be a semi regular thing with three paths from next weeks timetable change so if your catching one of the last Victoria Line trains home keep an eye out for the unit

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After months and months of delays it looks like two new Bombardier trains will be coming into service this week.As previous posted, the delayed 378 introduction is some seven months late. After last weeks official press launch and the selling of commissioned units to the new ROSCO, they can at last be put into service.Also of note is the first 09 Tube Stock (09TS)for the Victoria Line has been

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Today National Express announced that they stop providing financial support to there lost making East Coast arm triggering the Government to remove the franchise from their control and for the year, run as a publicly owned company. This follows on from my previous story here. National Express also runs two other franchises in NX East Anglia & c2c. East Anglia runs all the services out of

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Just a small update, an 378 unit reached Watford Junction in daylight hours and the units ramp up again in driver training following the recent problems with the Electrostar fleets.Hopefully in the autum this will be a much more common sight.Thanks to my friend Steve at Watford for the shot.

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First Capital Connect (FCC) have released a statement concerning the withdrawal of its new 377/5 Electrostars. It seems that during routine inspect of 377502 in the early hours of Friday morning an issue was discovered with the units power transmission system. This axle end earth return brushes and the bearing which return current to the running rails were found to be faulty. After discovering

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No sooner had I put up my last post about the current state of the Electrostars and a major issue crops up with the 377/5 for FCC. As of Thursday evening all six units were withdrawn from service due to safety concerns. After a week of no information, FCC, on its regular web chat with interested parties the actually reason for the withdrawal We stood down the 6 377/5 units last Friday due to a

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FCC's 7th Electrostar, unit 377509, sits in the cleaning sheds at Selhurst Depot on the 2nd June 2009 shortly after delivery.With the recent problems of Bombardier I thought it would prove useful to update the current status of the Electrostars for both FCC (377/5) and London Overground (378).377/5The original plan was for most of the 377/5 dual voltage units to be ready for the Thameslink

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Southeastern have officially announced they are to run a preview High Speed service. This follows on from the story I blogged about here. The service will begin on the 29th June and uses Ashford International, Ebbsfleet and St Pancras stations. Journey times are 37 minutes from Ashford to St Pancras and just 17 minutes from Ebbsfleet. The official timetable can be accessed here. Pricing Using

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After weeks of waiting I finally got a reply from TfL over why all of a sudden Shoreditch High Street has been re-branded from a Zone 2 to Zone 1 stations. The following is what TfL told me;“Thank you for your email.Yes, I can confirm that the Secretary of State (Department for Transport) has set out a condition that Shoreditch be a Zone 1 station as part of the funding deal that’s been agreed.As

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A new date has been given out for the first of TfL Overground class 378 Electrostar to be I passenger service. The first unit is now planned to take its first paying passengers on the Monday 15th June, just over three weeks away. This is some six months later than originally planned. This is due to the lack of parts that have also affected the 378s cousins, the 377/5 for FCC. This is good news

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After three years of planning First Capital Connect are introducing the biggest timetable change on its Great Northern (GN) route for 15 years. With the addition of five trains to the FCC GN fleet and regular 12 car trains, FCC will introduce an extra 5,000 seats during the peak period.The work to introduced this timetable has progressed with both Network Rail and stakeholders being involved

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Work has begun on the new station at Canary Wharf as part of Crossrail today. The new station is the first part of the project to be built and is expected to be among the first to open in 2017 with the Stratford branch following on a few months later. The huge new station is being built in the dock to the north of Canary Wharf, next to the West India Quay station of the DLR. The station will have

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An agreement for the Beckton branch of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to get three car services has been signed. Costing £18.2m the deal will see the following seven stations extended;Royal VictoriaCustom House for ExcelPrince RegentBeckton ParkCyprusGallions ReachBecktonThe money is coming form the following sources£10.8m from the Olympic Delivery Authority£2m from London Development Agency

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After months of rumors do one of the rail franchises handing the keys back to one or more franchise, one has finally collapsed and has done a deal with the government. National Express East Coast franchise have has previous issues when GNER had to hand the franchise back due to its parent companies inability to guarantee premium payments. Two years ago National Express (NX) won the rights and

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The full Crossrail scheme was always supposed to get to Reading rather than Maidenhead but the link was pulled to reduce the costs as the business case wasn't as solid that far out of London. Also cut was the the Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet International link which would have provided a second link to the HS1 services that will be running by Southeastern by the time Crossrail opens, enabling people

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As have been reported it has now been announced that the new station at Shoreditch High Street has been confirmed as a Zone 1 station. Rumor has been abound that the station was going to be put into Zone 1. I recently contacted TfL press office to ask about this and was give the following information;“Thank you for your feedback form.Shoreditch High Street is a new station on the extended East

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Last night northbound commuters and travelers were greeted by chaos just before 9pm due to a train fire with an East Midlands Trains (EMT) heading for London St Pancras. The service was the 1928 Nottingham to St Pancras service when shortly before 2100 reports came in that the rear power car was smoking and flames were seen. The train came to a halt just south of Leagrave station at 2057 when all

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Just a few minor updates that don't actually need a full story. But worthwhile reading I think. December 2009 the AC being installed on both platforms at City Thameslink will go live and all traction change will take place there instead of Farringdon. This is because of Smithfield sidings being the place to store failed trains now Moorgate branch is gone. Three 377/2 will return to Thameslink

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As part of the engineering work over the Easter period a shield was installed around the sub surface tracks of the District/Circle lines at Blackfriars was lifted into place. This shield is to protect the tracks and allow running as both the Underground and First Capital Connect stations during the 30 month rebuild that's costing £350m as part of getting ready for Key Output One (KO1) which

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The first of First Capital Connect's five class 321 EMU stands at Hornsey depot.As part of the Great Northern 'seats for you' project to increase capacity with additional trains, five 4 car 321 units are being delivered to FCC. So far the first two have arrived from London Midland and the next three due shortly. Before they go into service two of the units will have an internal refreshment and

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As reported last month, National Express East Anglia (NXEA) have officially announced that they are getting Electrostar to increase capacity on their routes. The new for car units will be used mainly on the Stansted Express route from London Liverpool Street. These will then display Class 321 EMU's to increase train length across the NXEA network. Longer trains will operate on routes from Norwich

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Now Southeastern actually has services running into St Pancras and beyond (working jointly with First Capital Connect with some services even announced and displayed at St Pancras as South Eastern Trains), it seems thats Southeastern are planning on introducing some limited 395 services in the May 2009 timetable change. These are classed as taster to help with full introduction come the

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New Electrostar unit 377501 sits at Brighton after running a Thameslink fast service from Bedford. The unit returned shortly after on a slow service back to London.Now that the first part of the Thameslink programme has been in effect for nearly a week, I thought it was time to look back at how the week has been - and to take a look at Bombarbier and how its problems have spread into the wider

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377501 leaves City Thameslink leading 377208 northwards to Bedford

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377501 during its first day.

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377501 was on test today although the unit isn't expected to come into public service until later on this week.Unit 377504 will be the first in passanger service from Tuesday 24th March 2009 running the following trains0210 Bedford - St Pancras International0358 St Pancras International - Bedford0540 Bedford - Brighton0816 Brighton - Bedford1410 Bedford - Brighton1709 Brighton - London

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This is the final passanger train leaving Moorgate for the last time. The 8 car unit was formed of 319364 and 319365, the two Thameslink programme branded 319 trains. Now work can begin on the track at Farringon, although the branch will not be pulled up till December 09 but it will shortly be degrade to empty stock movements only shortly.The bays at Blackfriars are also now shut after the final

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The first unit in service 377207 formed 2T27 bedford (09:24) to Brighton (11:59) which due to a fault at Farringdon ran fast from East Croydon to Brighton.Finally after a long period of testing and training the first Southern 377 unit ran a passanger service over the Thameslink metals prior to full services from monday. Although the inital jounery was marred by a 25min delay changing power at

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Pictures are of FCC unit 377501 (the first of 23 Electrostars to be deliveried) departing platform four at Blackfriars. The unit was returning to Selhurst before going onto Derby the following day.As the Thameslink programme is now under way the first major step of the programme is about to begin and is going to have massive affect on the customers using the Thameslink route and also

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The end is coming for the short branch from Farringdon to Moorgate for First Capital Connect's Thameslink route. To make way for the new 12 car platforms at Farringdon the two station link will be cut off from the end of peak traffic on the 2oth March 2009.Current passanger trains are as followsMorning arrivals0659 from Bedford0723 from Luton0735 from Luton0743 from Bedford0751 from Bedford0755

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Well the first of First Capital Connect's 377/5 4 car units was finally deliveried on friday and has made it safely to Bedford as the images above show. Currently only 377504 is the other completed until and is still under going testing on the Brighton main Line at night. It seems with the deadline of the 22nd March for the new timetable a major rolling stock movement is about to begin that will

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The first major thing to happen in the Thameslink programme has started. The closure of Blackfriars Tube station until late 2011 to rebuild a modern step free station providing greater interchange with First Capitial Connect's new 12 car station.Customers must now use either Temple or Mansion House to get on the Circle or District Lines. Personally I prefer Temple as spring is coming a nice walk

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I've recently heard that plans to spilt the Circle Line have been brought forward to December 2009. This has been reported by the Rail Professional February 2009 issue. They have said that London Underground have confirmed this . The plan to create a straighter Circle Line is not new as it had problems since it was first introduced as without ending at any point the line suffers from lateness as

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March 2009 might as well be called Thameslink Programme (TLP) month from all the changes happening with the staged introduction of Key Output Zero (KO0). This basically is when the Moorgate branch closes and trains from Sevenoaks are (re)added into the Thameslink network due to lack of terminating bays at Blackfriars come the end of the month. The key dates are different to the 'official' dates

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This posting is rather a change for us and slightly different from what this blog might normally run, as its about a proposed line rather than anything that is being built or is part of TfL's offical plans. To this end, this is definitely more of a "What If..." discusion than actual reporting. An opportunity to think less about the money or politics and more about an for helping transport

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With the current issues with Bombardier and its supplying of Electrostars to both First Capital Connect and London Overground heavly delayed due to economical problems 23 of its suppliers are going through it seem they are getting ready for a mark 2 verison of this mass product. According to Railway Gazette, Bombardier are planning to reveal the second generation Electrostar at next months

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This weekend the first of First Capital Connect's new fleet of Electrostars, unit 377501 has been on test in daylight hours.The unit ran into London Victoria as part of a 12 car formation.It was also spotted at Clapham Junction as part of a 8 car formation.The unit is rather late as it was originally expected that the fleet of 23 units would be in service for a timetable change in Decemeber 2008.

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Im luckly enough to have been given permisson by Paul from the southernrailway Yahoo Group of the first public images taken of First Capital Connect's first class 377, 377501 while on test at Brighton in the early hours of monday morning.As you can see the units are 2+2 seating with Southern's green 'astroturf' seating covers. The inside of the units is to typical Southern spec. personally I dont

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Chasing trainsOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Good news for travelling using West Coast services from Euston and Southern's West London Line as Network rail have announced today that as from monday the full West Coast timetable will be in operation. This comes after Southern's ex Brighton - Watford Junction service was due to be changed in december's timetable change to become Milton Keynes -

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Beware whats coming commutersOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluHere's the start of LU's major information drive to inform customers of the forthcoming closure of Blackfriars tube station as part of the Thameslink Programme. This along with a leaflet drive should get to customers the fact the station is closing temporarly. Once complete the new station will have step free access and a new airy

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Farringdon (First Capital Connect), originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu.Just an update on Farringdon works as part of the Thameslink Programme. The first part of the new bridge is finally up and working now. Hoping over the next few weeks the rest of the bridge (to the right of the bit you seen in this picture) will be installed and completed before Moorgate branch is closed and Farringdon gets

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Today is the blogs first birthday! I personally can't believe what a year its been with the first image of the new DLR train on this blog to the special access of Woolwich Arsenal extension before it openned. Hopefully the next year will bring just as much information, with a lot of railway events to happen including* New 378 fleet for the Overground comes into service* Thameslink programme

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There is a new access tube map up on the TfL website. This is designed to combat the age old problem of people with access issuses getting on and using the Tube.The basic system seems to be the three step between platform and train step with* Green is 5cm and under* Amber 51-12mm* Red 12m1-323mm.This is for how far you'd be expect to stretch if you are walking. For people who used wheelchairs or

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Tower Gateway (DLR)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu There is a bit of a buzz recently over the re-opening of Tower Gateway in February. Increasing this is a poorly edited Tube map showing this month on the TfL website.Now for a new map it still shows the DLR Woolwich as openning Jan 09.As to find out whats happening I decided to email my contact at the DLR and I can confirm that within the DLR

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377202 on test through the Thameslink CoreOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu This week has been busy for 377 working on Thameslink metals. On tuesday we had 377214, with 377202 returning on wednesday and now today we've had 377211 running. At the moment the 377 are making runs from Selhurst Depot to Kentish Town then reverse to Herne Hill, return to Kentish Town before reversing again to

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Woolwich Arsenal OpensOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu As promised here some more detailed writings on what went on yesterday.Monday was the latest opening of an DLR extension. once again ahead of its planned opening and quietly transforming the local area. I managed to view the station a few months back while its was under going final touches to become the station fit for the public. One

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377 214 on TestOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu First Capital Connect (FCC) have restarted their driver train on a borrow 377 from Southern. Last year they used 377 202 with regular trips up to Bedford on the Midland Main Line. Now after returning 202 I spotted 377 214 on test. This image is from a run from Selhurst to Kentish Town where the unit reversed in platform 3 and heading off south.

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Boris Opens Woolwich Arsenal (DLR)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Today was the offical opening of the latest DLR extension to Woolwich Arsenal. I got a press invite to the show and will be releasing my images tomorrow (sadly other commitments mean I can do them today). Oh and the extension opened SEVEN weeks early.While I was there I got to speak with London Rail's MD Ian Brown. London Rail

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DSCF5394Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu After 3 years of work the latest DLR extension is open to the people of East and South London. The 2.5km extension is the final stage of the South Eastern Leg of the DLR via City Airport from Canning Town. This route came about after a study in 1997 in to future extensions. It is hoped that this extension will help regenerate Woolwich giving them

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Oysters take over!Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu As we all hope that Oyster is put on all National Rail stations in zones 1-6 (well techinally 1-9) at some pont this year a few TOC (Train Operating Companies) have quietly got on with installing Oyster readers at their station. It now seem FCC is busy behind the scenes installing the equipment in all their station within the travelcard area.

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London Overground 378 DerbyOriginally uploaded by kpmarek Well as we start 2009 I though it would be good to look at the transport events we will see during the year.January*The first one will be the DLR's Woolwich Arsenal extension which open on the 10th*The first 377/5 for FCC will be deliveried and testedFebuary*The first 377/5 begins passanger runs late this monthMarch*Blackfriars Tube

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Deptford Bridge (DLR)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Just a note that the newly extended platforms at Deptford Bridge have a new look map. But whats interesting is the interchanges at Stratford and Shadwell. The new maps show Stratford being a place to interchange for the Stratford International line and Shadwell now is shown as a interchange for the Overground. This will be the truth in 18

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Thameslink Programme liveried 319Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Here's a picture of the newly liveried 319 365 to draw customer attension to the Thameslink Programme website. Hopefully it will get their attension and not make them switch off!Currently the unit is tending to be one of the Wimbledon/Sutton loop to St Albans or Luton services.For a look at FCC/DfT Thameslink Programme site go

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377501Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Its come to light that there is problems with the delivery of the 337/5's. Basically the economical downturn has affected Bombardier suppliers meaning that they can't supply all 23 units by March. Bombardier has announced today that it "aimed to supply" 15 units ready for the March 2009 deadline for the Moorgate TL branch and Blackfriars bay platform

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DSCF5394Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Its been confirmed that the Woolwich Arsenal extension of the DLR is to open on the 10th January. It also seems this will be followed up on the 12th by the offical opening. More details when I get them.Just to note that this is another completed DLR extension thats finished ahead of time and on budget! Success for the DLR once again!

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Sorry for the delay folks, been busy working (and gathering information) in my new job hence the lack of posts.Now back to business and the first physical signs of Thameslink Programme (TLP) have begun with the curtailing of services through the core. All southbound services will call into St Pancras International (high level) as of around 2230.Last services through the core as follows2154 to

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London Overground sign Originally uploaded by bowroadukThis image is the latest from TfL and announcing the arrival of the new trains. These are due to be introduced during early 2009 with the whole network using the new 378s by the end of summer. This will be the latest sign yet to commuters yet that TfL is pouring money into improving services. also along with the new train ads the date of the

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London Blackfriars (Thameslink)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu The first visible part of the Thameslink programme has begun with the start of demolishing of 179 Queen Street (it was an LU office building). This will allow for the new glass fronted station to be constructed. This also means that from March 2nd 2009 the Underground station closes to allow for rebuilding. When the station opens

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New ViaductOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Here is the new viaduct that will take trains from Custom House direction over the Stratford International extension tracks as its really starting to take shape. The whole thing should be finished with a year for track laying and signalling to go in.

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Its been announced that BAA are to give Crossrail £230m towards the total £16bn cost of the project.Transport minister on the announcement said "Crossrail will definitely go ahead and the announcement of £230m from BAA further underpins the credibility of the project and ensures that the work will proceed from 2010 so that it could be open in 2017."He went on to add that the city had agreed to "

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3 Car Testing between King George V to Woolwich ArsenalOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu On sunday 2nd Feburary 2008 the DLR begain testing of two 3 car trains running between King George V and Woolwich Arsenal to test headway and jounery times. The test was done with 2 three car P stock (old trains) and ran for most of the day. This video is of a train departing King George V and heading into

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3 Car Testing between King George V to Woolwich ArsenalOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu On sunday 2nd Feburary 2008 the DLR begain testing of two 3 car trains running between King George V and Woolwich Arsenal to test headway and jounery times. The test was done with 2 three car P stock (old trains) and ran for most of the day. This video is of a train arriving from Woolwich Arsenal before it

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DLR Victoria Extension Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluThe TfL have released a map (in the current edition of Modern Railways Nov 08) of a possible DLR extension from Bank to Victoria possibly calling at City Thameslink, Charing Cross and Victoria. This is a change from last year DLR thinking as they had ideas of Kings Cross/Euston as the natural extension from Bank (well it does face that

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Westfield TransportOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Wlle this is different tho Im not sure they realise the loco, 59TS and bus are all withdrawn?Nice to see the 59/62TS in a brand new development!

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DSCF5475Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu With only a few months to go the DLR/TfL held a press event at Woolwich Arsenal today. This consisted of a tour of the station and then a walk into the tunnels. Ive managed to upload the images Ive taken from my visit at the following address.http://www.flickr.com/photos/mackenzieblu/sets/72157608455386357/The new £180m 2.km from King George V to

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October 2008 MapOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluWith a few changes. After recently using Tottenham Hale station thats suppose to be step free and seeing a 5-6 inch drop from the train to platform I realised these symbols were useless so Ive removed them. Brings back the more classic map tho its still spoiled by the ELL replacement buses more than anything else. I may do a mao with the buses

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FCC network in 2015Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluHere is a map of the propsed FCC network once the completed network is fully operational. Not the new links in the south deep into Southern's and Southeastern's terriories. The stations served aren't 100% fixed yet and aren't due to be confirmed offically until 2013. For now this is the most complete map.

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Works at StratfordOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluMore works on the soon to be DLR platforms. as from 2010 where this rail/road digger is will be the platform for Stratford International. Currently (temporary) Watford Junction (and as from November for a month or so Richmond).

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Stratford (Central)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluWork on the new platform is progressing well with this view on saturday. The new plaform will make it easier for the crowds from the Olympic park to get into Central london via the Tube that much quicker with dual sided platform.Other images herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/mackenzieblu/2951583351/

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18/10/2008Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluWell not Shepherd's Bush Market has been renamed and Wood Lane opened at last its time for the Hammersmith & City Line to change its line diagram.This picture is the new diagram I spotted today. problem is there's two errors with it. (Should we be surprised?)First Wood Lane is a step free station (, yes Im aware that the lifts currently don't work as

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Deptford BridgeOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluAn image from 12th October of the work at Deptford Bridge on making the eight year old station ready for three car trains come 2010.

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Overground have got back to me over the map and said the following:"Dear Mackenzie, Thank you for your email regarding the opening times of the East London Line extension. I can confirm the line from Shoreditch High Street to Dalston Junction is due to open in June 2010. The line from Dalston Junction to Highbury & Islington is scheduled to be open from February 2011. I have attached an

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Overground MapOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluI got the new copy of Rail today and inside it is the TfL "London Rail delivering for the capital" free booklet. It talks about the new 378s, DLR trains and some of the future plans.What I found most interesting is what it said in a new map of the planned network. As we all know the East london Line (ELL) is to re-open in 2010 all the way to

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New Central Line mapsOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluSo after the big shouting that you CANT interchange at Bank, TfL have finally admitted you can but now warn you with a red box that you should avoid it!

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New Central Line mapsOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluThey have now put up new car maps on the central Line and here's a quick image of the changes at the western end.Basically White City is now a 250m Interchange with Hammersmith & City Line at Wood Lane (tho that station isn't open yet). Shepherd's Bush gets an 100m interchange with Overground and Southern services with both stations opened

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02/10/2008Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluWell there is a new Tube map for October 2008 with the following changes*WLL redirected around shepherd's Bush*Interchange between White City (Central) & Wood Lane (H&C) of 250m*Shepherd's Bush (Central) and Overground of 100m*Blackfriars red text "Undgerground station closed March 2009 until late 2011"*Local Bus service shown (381/N381) from

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Woolwich Arsenal gets closerOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluThe DLR is now testing trains in the tunnels between King George V and Woolwich Arsenal. I managed to get a picture of the train behind the barrier brief when I was getting on the train. Hopefully this is a good sign!The extension isn't due to open till feb 2009. This means that if things are going well, we will soon see empty trains

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TfL annonced yesterday that Blackfriars station is going to close from march 2009 for two years until 2011. The main reason is they are basically rebuilding the station to go from a capacity of 4,500 to 12,000 an hour. This is a huge shift and requires a major rebuild as part of the Thameslink programme. The cost of all this rebuilding is £350m (small figures for a £5.5bn uprade of Thameslink and

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DSCF2417Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluI recently got my hands on a pack from London Underground talking about upgrading the Tube.Couple of things stuck out incuding new Tube stocks. After the Victoria starts getting the 09TS from next year (Jan) and the Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Circle and District with the S stock from 2010-18. The new Piccadilly line stock is due to be fully

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Here's an update from Crossrail confirming what I had already guessed. West Ham reversing siding is to be used to replace Whitechapel as a reversing station.Here is the email confirming this Thank you for your enquiry dated 27th July 2008 to the Crossrail Helpdesk. In regards to your enquiry concerning West Ham please find a response below. Purpose of the West Ham Reversing Sidings The

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I recently got to go to the Tottenham Court Road upgrade exhibition and found a lot of new information while talking to the Crossrail people there.With Whitechapel under going major rebuilding the middle tracks are going to be lifted and the two island platforms made into one big one with escalators (although seems it might two side platforms with the trains running on the middle on the Crossrail

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Tower Gateway (DLR)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluAs of last week the orignal city termius of the DLR closed for rebuilding as part of the three car project. I got to go and take some picture of the station before they closed it. ads you can see from this picture there is an island platform with two tracks either side. From next year it will be the other way around with a platofrom either

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It been reported in the Construction News (12th June issue) some information over the final stages of phase one of the East London Railway (the old East London Tube Line). The £6.5m Dalston Curve job is up fro grabs for firms with dedicated tracks as well all know. What's new from the article is they plan to put tracks from the Whitechapel to Cannonbury, Highbury & Islington, but keep them going

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Tube Map Alternations 6th June 2008Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluThe picture on the side shows the level of problems that commuters faced this morning and still are facing today. The discovery of an unexploded bomb on monday caused service suspension of District, Hammersmith & City and c2c mainline services. Then yesterday during work to disarm the bomb it seem the bomb started ticking and

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London Overground logoOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluYesterday doing something completely unrelated I was told a reason for the problems with the GE19 last week. It seems that it wasn't in its final resting place when the vibrations from plant (heavy machines used to build with) and trains have cause the bridge to slip and therefore create the events we saw last week.So it seems that there

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West Ham (DLR)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluSmall update here on the new DLR extension. I have some images of work in my flickr, click here to go to the folder.West Ham -The paving stones of the platform edge have been removed as have the track going through the station area. The track is still down north and south of the station.Canning Town -Paving stones here have been removed along with

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09032008612.jpgOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluSeems what could have been a way for people to get to know each other in friendly sprit has been wrecked by the idiots again. What's worse is that several Underground workers have been hurt which is never acceptable.Seems the run up to the party the local free rags decided to announce the party including one well know paper running it a a headline

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Tube changesOriginally uploaded by MackenzieBluHere's one of my maps that I recently did showing two of the changes to the Tube network that in official plans. The Bakerloo re-extension back to Watford junction and the Circle Line being turned into a "T-cup" services, Basically it runs from hammersmith to Edgware Road via Wood Lane, Paddington, King's Cross, Victoria and the back to Edgware Road

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Wood Lane (Hammersmith & City)Originally uploaded by MackenzieBluHere's a picture of the new Wood Lane station thats due to be open later this year as part of the White City development. Just 200m away from White City station on the Central line. The idea is this will be the main SSL station access to the development. The line is expected to be doubled in terms of trains by adding the Circle line

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It's been announced today that as of tuesday 27th May 2008 Metronet will officially be out of administration and be put into the hands of two new companies under TfL control. This is a positive move after last years events and will hopefully see the Tube upgrade progress ahead with out further delay which all Londoners want. Just so we know the two company names of the new TfL Tube maintenance 

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DSCF4233 Originally uploaded by MackenzieBlu Well here is one of my two T5 images that I managed to take. What I can't believe is the level of security surrounding the station. During me taking this picture I was spotted by security and screamed at to not take pictures. Now as a brand new terminal that they plastered all across the papers this level of what my friend (an LU employee) called

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And so it begins. Work has physically started on the DLR extension to Stratford International this week. there has been some work in recent weeks including putting turnstiles into the fence between the track and pavement/road. this is for worker access.The extension from Canning Town to Stratford International is going to be the mass transit system nearest to the Olympics in 2012 as well as

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I occurred to me that the western leg of the DLR (that's Bank/Tower Gateway to Poplar) is going to be crippled this summer. Lets start with Shadwell which lost its East London Line connection and now has replacement bus services, hardly great for mass numbers. Next is Tower Gateway which closes shortly for a year, so they lose connection to Circle and District lines. Now we find that Bank/

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As I've been going past Beckton depot alot lately I can say there is now 4 units of the new B.2007 DLR stock. Sorry for the short post but its been a busy week for me!

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