 Hammersmith & Crossrail line again was Circle Line "closing" from 2009
In message <memo.20050602013045.1896W@a01-09-5548.rosenstiel.co.uk>,
Colin Rosenstiel <rosenstiel@cix.co.uk> writes
>> Here's another idea... why not combine the Hammersmith idea with the
>> (scrapped) proposal to take over the Richmond branch, by reinstating
>> the connection at Hammersmith (Grove Road)?
>>
>> Part of the viaduct still exists. Trains could run Paddington -
>> Latimer Road - Hammersmith (Grove Road?) - Turnham Green - Richmond -
>> Kingston.
>
>Part being the operative word. I have a feeling there's a substantial
>office block in the way.
There is - a damn big thing too. I also suspect that would cause
problems with the Piccadilly too as it would come out right in the
middle of the 'fast' lines.
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