Daily Archives: October 25, 2024

Friday Reads – 25 October 2024

• East West Rail: First train tests on multi-billion pound route (BBC) • Paddington tube station design error is finally righted after a century! (London Rail) • Exploring Paris Métro Line 11’s eastern extension (Fabric of Paris) • Ouigo, the impact of this low-cost, 3rd class, high-speed rail concept (Mediarail) • Japan’s $40BN Airport is Sinking: Video (B1M) • Transit-oriented…

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A Bridge Too Far (Part 2)

 What’s Going On? Look up Network Rail’s postings about Botley Road Bridge and they tend to be “officially” positive. But the work is complex so moving the pipes is taking time, considerable time. They are big pipes! There have also been revelations that they have found things that they did not expect; like some support structures under the road surface.…

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