Tag Archives: Network Rail

Network Rail gets funding for the expansion of East Croydon

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

Transport correspondent JEREMY CLACKSON on an announcement coming next week which really could help to transform Croydon Network Rail is about to announce government funding for the design and consultation work to provide extra platforms at an expanded East Croydon … Continue reading →

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More rail disruption around London Bridge next month

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

Rail passengers using London Bridge, Waterloo East or Charing Cross will have to make alternative arrangements for eight days over the August Bank Holiday period, as Network Rail continues its rebuilding of London Bridge station and the surrounding railway. Between … Continue reading →

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Croydon disconnected by Easter tram and road closures

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

Croydon residents, workers and businesses will be disconnected by road, tram and train over Easter, as they face a third successive Bank Holiday weekend of transport disruption, delays and inconvenience. Engineering works will see the main railway line into Victoria … Continue reading →

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Beddington tries to bridge gaps left by Network Rail plan

Posted on February 17, 2016 by

The constant assaults on what was meant to be a suburban wildlife sanctuary close to the Croydon borough boundary appear to be continuing. It is not bad enough that Viridor is failing to fulfill its commitment to restore habitat as … Continue reading →

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Network Rail coughs up £4.1m fund for London Bridge

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

Running the risk of offering too little, too late, a rail regulator this morning announced a £4.1 million “reparation fund” to help reduce the delays, cancellations and over-crowding on trains into London Bridge, which Croydon commuters have been enduring for … Continue reading →

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Video: London Bridge was falling down (again) 40 years ago

Posted on January 10, 2015 by

Commuters who travel to work via London Bridge, who have had to endure chaos on their daily journeys over the past week or more – and all in return for higher fares – may be interested to view a public … Continue reading →

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Goat House Bridge re-opens after six months’ repair works

Posted on February 8, 2014 by

Goat House Bridge on Penge Road in Norwood, which has been closed for repair works by Network Rail for six months, is now fully open to traffic again, which may come as a relief to any Crystal Palace fans on … Continue reading →

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