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Author: Tom AndersonTom Anderson Date: Oct 8, 2007 06:29
On Sun, 7 Oct 2007, Paul G wrote:
> In message text.news.blueyonder.co.uk>, Richard J.
> blueukder.co.yon> writes>>> I still don't see why they didn't route it as a new tube line from
>>> Paddington to Liverpool street via Charing Cross and Temple -
>>> reusing the old Jubilee line route and Aldwych branch of the Piccadilly
>>> where possible.
>>
>> Well, for a start, the Jubilee/Piccadilly tunnels aren't big enough! Anyway
>> it's a bit late now to start debating the route all over again.
>
> Also, that route (Aldwych and Charing Cross) is currently earmarked for
> an eventual DLR extension...
They also aren't big enough for that - DLR trains are taller than tube
gauge. I suppose they could build some kind of munchkin DLR stock
specifically to run on that route.
Anyway, you say 'earmarked', but who by? I've often heard this route
suggested, but only by armchair Yerkeses, and not TPTB.
tom
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