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I was given a copy of the latest closure leaflet recently and I really hope that the full tube map doesn't look like the map on the leaflet, as it looks as if challengers are going on a bus tour instead!

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/ ... eaflet.pdf

Comments please (lights fuse and stands well back )

Well this is the first time I have seen this map and I bet it ends on the tube map.
Looks like the full network record won't be broken until 2010

Assuming GWR take the usual stand on this then please form an orderly queue at Amersham between now and 21st Dec as the challengers line up

Actually with T5 and Wood Lane opening there will be a new configuration for GWR so if they do say the replacement bus has to be used and you can get around the network then perhaps it can be broken again before 2010

Yeah I forgot to mention that bit.

I doubt it will be possible to do it though.

Well someone needs to sit down and do their maths homework with regards to times. After doing that, and with a lot of luck, the record may be broken.

NO NEED TO PANIC

The east london line will no longer exist there are several key words
1 the leaflet says rail replacement bus not Tube
2this was copyed from the tfl site dated 5th Sept

The East London Line runs between Whitechapel (formerly Shoreditch) and New Cross / New Cross Gate. TfL is investing £1bn in a project (Phase 1) to extend the line south to West Croydon and north to Dalston Junction. The extended line is under construction and will open in 2010, when it will be known as the East London Railway
The Mayor today made a commitment that Phase 1 of the East London Line Project would be extended from Dalston Junction to Highbury & Islington, in order to make a connection with the North London Railway
This is the first step towards an orbital rail network for London, meaning passengers will be able to travel direct between Richmond (on the North London Line) or Clapham Junction (on the West London Line) to West Croydon (on the East London Railway) via Dalston Junction
If Phase 2 of the East London Line Project (currently unfunded) goes ahead, passengers will be able to continue on the East London Railway to Clapham Junction via Surrey Quays, forming a complete circle
All the contracts under the London Rail Concession will incorporate TfL's Equality and Inclusion requirements, helping to ensure that all of London's communities benefit from TfL investment
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From this Press release the most important part Is that it does not reopen as the East London Line but as the East London Railway

Well here's hoping that GWR have the new rules clarified and in place for our Xmas attempt on Thurs 27th Dec

Well whatever the rules are, I wont be planning any attempts anytime soon. Too busy with college

garion24wales wrote:Well whatever the rules are, I wont be planning any attempts anytime soon. Too busy with college

One day my friend, one day........

nozzacook wrote: From this Press release the most important part Is that it does not reopen as the East London Line but as the East London Railway

As has been discussed many times with Shoreditch however much we want it, I don't think this is enough, but it is what is on the tube map that counts. Which on the face of it could mean the ELL is still hanging around like a bad smell for a few more years yet.

Looking at the times I am wondering if it might be easier to run Canada Water to Rotherhithe if a bus is not ready would anyone risk a Wapping to Rotherhithe run?

editorsfoot wrote: Looking at the times I am wondering if it might be easier to run Canada Water to Rotherhithe if a bus is not ready would anyone risk a Wapping to Rotherhithe run?

Don't you mean a Wapping to Rotherhithe swim!

greatkingrat wrote:

editorsfoot wrote: Looking at the times I am wondering if it might be easier to run Canada Water to Rotherhithe if a bus is not ready would anyone risk a Wapping to Rotherhithe run?

Don't you mean a Wapping to Rotherhithe swim!

Nope, you can walk through the Rotherhithe tunnel should you so wish I believe.

Going Underground wrote:

garion24wales wrote:Well whatever the rules are, I wont be planning any attempts anytime soon. Too busy with college

One day my friend, one day........

Yeah...got time to kill when I finish plus a long future ahead

I see the new tube map has the date of the closure on it

http://inspectorsands.fotopic.net/p46576426.html

doesn't leave a lot to the imagination, hopefully