Recent content by Angelmoon

Why is the opportunity not being taken to keep the down Crystal Palace Spur line running into a separate platform at Norwood Junction instead of conflicting with the DN London Bridge Slow? Im also wondering how tall some of these structures are going to have to be as Im seeing some places where...

These buildings will have to go if the station in to be increased in size for NPR or even conventional services, which is going to very likely be needed before the 2030s. The tight curves arise from the reuse of an existing stucture for the NPR approach. If a new viaduc is built the curves can...

Leed's HS2 station will already require some extensive demolition to the south of the station as shown in the outline view below. This is roughly the extent of the current plans with new approach viaduct needed for HS2. There are 5 platforms each 400m long. Below is the concept I outlined in...

Why would you simply not just widen the existing alignment, that HS2 is already using and approach the station in the usual way, much like many LGVs do in France?

With NPR and HS2 coming to the station, why have they ruled out a parallel station design for some highspeed platforms as some conventional platforms. Surely HS2 is going to bulldoze quite a few buildings in the area so why not maximize capacity on the footprint and make it an entirely new HS...

Ok, hear me out. Im aware that HS2 has already begun construction and that any amendments to the design of the line are unlikely but, I was wondering if the inclusion of an extra pair of tracks alongside HS2 between Calvert and Brackely is a practical or useful idea. The GCR route is already...

Thankyou, long time lurking and as Im about to start work in the rail industry thought I should dive in. I would assume that any reactivation of the tunnel would come with its own costs, that includes rebuilding as single bore with lowered floor for OLE clearance. As for the Transpennine...

I was wondering if any thought had been given to re boring one of the single bore Standedge, similar to at the Farnworth Tunnel? That seemed to go pretty well and provided a very large diameter tunnel that could accommodate the OLE. The remaining single bore could be retained as emergency access...