A weekly round-up of London’s rail transport news…
London Underground
Third World Class Capacity: Cancelling Tube Upgrades London Reconnections
Locals urged to join rally for tube station at Bricklayers Arms SE1
The Metropolitan Line Extension is doomed because costs have increased and there is no money. Diamond Geezer
Neighbours say old South Kentish Town tube stop will be ruined by extra floor Camden New Journal
Crossrail / Elizabeth line
Crossrail 2 boss says political nervousness is the main challenge to keeping £31bn project on track CityAM
A disused tram tunnel under Holborn is set to be restored by Crossrail after it served an innovative purpose during the tunneling work in the area. IanVisits
Mainline / Overground
Man adding hours onto journey to avoid East Croydon train station Local Guardian
Southen Rail has denied claims some of its staff members failed to spot a “potential tragedy” after a woman fell onto the tracks at East Croydon Station last month. Get Surrey
Miscellaneous
London’s contactless fares system to power New York’s subway, bus and rail journeys MayorWatch
Churchgoers out on the street in Shadwell push for railway arches land deal East London Advertiser
Epping Ongar Railway train narrowly misses hitting wood laid on tracks Local Guardian
More should be done to enable linked cycle and rail trips in outer London says watchdog TravelWatch
TfL announces 20% rise in advertising revenues, booking £140m for reinvestment in passenger services MayorWatch
And finally, Geneva hired someone to dress as the Queen to teach commuters about queuing and manners IBT
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Image above is from Feb 2010: Secret tube train to Buckingham Palace
“Man adding hours onto journey to avoid East Croydon train station” –> me with Holborn
I visited Abbey Wood Station today and can report that the lift from the new booking hall to South Eastern platform is now operating.
I also noticed a new Class 345 with a locomotive for haulage parked just. east of the station .