• Thamesmead’s £23 million rapid bus service set for public consultation in early 2025

    Thamesmead’s £23 million rapid bus service set for public consultation in early 2025
    Plans for a rapid bus network linking Thamesmead in southeast London to its nearest railway stations are likely to be put out for public consultation early next year.
    The proposed route would run between Woolwich town centre and Abbey Wood via Thamesmead, offering quicker access for the public-transport poor area to the two local Elizabeth line stations and easier options to connect with the DLR and national rail services.
    Indicative transit bus route map — source: Thamesmead and Abbey Woo
  • Exhibition shows off the shortlisted designs to improve Clapham Junction’s road tunnel

    Exhibition shows off the shortlisted designs to improve Clapham Junction’s road tunnel
    The shortlisted designs to improve the road tunnel under Clapham Junction railway station have been displayed for public comment before a final winner is chosen.
    Falcon Road tunnel (c) ianVisits
    Seven designs have been shortlisted, ranging from adding green walls to the ends of the tunnel or community spaces — but most accept the reality that cladding the shabby interior is likely to be the best solution to the tunnel.
    Although reading some of the submissions, you wonder if this is a proje

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