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• Kings Cross Ticket Hall Opens 29th November

  If First Capital Connect are to be believed , London Underground's new Kings Cross Ticket Hall opens on the 29th of this month. This won't mark the full completion - the step-free works will continue until the middle of next year - but it's... Posted Nov 04 2009, 11:36 AM by London Reconnections Filed under: tfl, construction projects, kings cross

• In Pictures: A Return To The Crossrail Webcam

  Continuing on from where we left off last time , below you'll find another selection of images from the webcam handily located in TfL's offices at CentrePoint. This looks down onto the Crossrail demolision works underway at Tottenham Court Road... Posted Oct 28 2009, 10:27 AM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, crossrail

• In Pictures: New South Quay DLR Station Opens

  The new South Quay DLR station has finally opened. This was originally due to happen a couple of weeks back, but was delayed for reasons unknown (to me at least). A new station was required in order to support 3-car train services - the layout of the... Posted Oct 26 2009, 04:13 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, DLR

• The Thames Estuary Airport Report

  Arriving with more of a whimper than a bang, Douglas Oakervee's report into the possibility of a Thames Estuary Airport has now been published . First commissioned in 2008 by the Mayor, the report was intended to establish the feasibility of a new... Posted Oct 20 2009, 05:49 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: boris johnson, construction projects, london assembly, thames estuary airport

• With a Ladder and Some Glasses - Hornsey Thameslink Depot

  "With a ladder and some glasses, we'd look away from Hackney Marshes if it wasn't for the big shed in between" Taken in August 2009 this photo shows the existing Hornsey Train Maintenance Depot located just to the south of Hornsey Station... Posted Oct 19 2009, 03:41 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, thameslink, network rail

• In Pictures: New West Hampstead Station

  Network Rail have released the first concept pictures of the upcoming changes to West Hampstead station as part of the Thameslink project. Overall, the intention is to improve interchange and passenger flows through a station redesign. This will tie in... Posted Oct 13 2009, 02:23 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, thameslink, network rail

• DLR Horizon 2020: Stratford - Lea Valley - Tottenham Hale

  In 2005, TfL commissioned a report, entitled "DLR Horizon 2020" into possible pragmatic options for expanding and extending the DLR over the subsequent 15 year period. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, this report is now available to... Posted Oct 06 2009, 12:50 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, DLR, dlr horizon 2020

• DLR Horizon 2020: Lewisham - Catford

  In 2005, TfL commissioned a report, entitled "DLR Horizon 2020" into possible pragmatic options for expanding and extending the DLR over the subsequent 15 year period. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, this report is now available to... Posted Oct 06 2009, 12:28 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, DLR, dlr horizon 2020

• First Train Runs on New ELL

  Today saw 378-004 make the first full test run on the core New Cross - Dalston East London Line route. This marks the commencement of testing and integration of the new systems and infrastructure, with the Line still technically controlled by Balfour... Posted Oct 05 2009, 05:26 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: tfl, construction projects, overground, east london line

• Some North London Line Works Details

  Buried on the Network Rail website is page that pulls together some interesting factsheets relating to the North London Line works. It's mainly leaflets that have been distributed to local residents, but it does contain some interesting information... Posted Sep 28 2009, 10:41 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, north london line, overground

• Crossrail: Scope Creeping West

  Wee Sleeked, timorous cowering beastie oh what a panics in thy breastie? - Robert Burns The honourable member for the Bens and Glens of Kensington and Chelsea, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, knows a ticking parcel of hot potatoes when he sees one. As John Major... Posted Sep 28 2009, 10:18 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, crossrail

• In Pictures: Imperial Wharf Opens

  The photos below were taken at Imperial Wharf yesterday on the occasion of its opening. Thanks to Tom and Bowroaduk for giving us permission to reprint them here. As can be seen from the dedication plaque pictured below, it appears that the official opening... Posted Sep 28 2009, 09:22 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, overground

• Balfour Beatty Acquire Parsons Brinckerhoff

  Construction and Engineering group Balfour Beatty have announced that they intend to acquire Parsons Brinckerhoff for approximately $600m. Parsons Brinckerhoff are a major infrastructure project management firm, an area Balfour Beatty have expressed an... Posted Sep 21 2009, 05:29 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects

• Sophisticated Civil Engineering in Vogue at Dalston Junction

  According to the well read staff of Construction News , the Italian version of Vogue magazine rates Dalston in east London as one of the coolest places on earth, full of designers, independent bars, shops and a large Turkish population. We concur. The... Posted Sep 03 2009, 10:38 AM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, north london line, overground

• Crossrail Tunnelling Contracts Tendered

  Crossrail has put out two major tenders for tunneling contracts. The first covers the 6.2km stretch from Royal Oak Portal (west of Paddington Station) to Farringdon. It is planned to be a 58-month project and includes provision for a shaft and crossover... Posted Aug 26 2009, 03:09 PM by London Reconnections Filed under: construction projects, crossrail