The Anonymous Widower

It All Happens In London In May

May is looking to be a big month for the infrastructure of London.

I’ve just read this article in the Hackney Gazette, which is entitled Canary Wharf Crossrail Artwork Released.

But as the article says, we won’t see the artwork until 2018, when Canary Wharf Crossrail station opens.

But what the article does say, is that the shops, restaurants, bars and the roof garden will open to the public in May.

So what else is happening in May?

1. Crossrail will take over the Shenfield Metro services in May. I have spoken to staff about this and everybody I spoke to seemed positive about the move and there has been the odd article like this one in the Btrentwood Gazette that has shown a positive tone.

2. Cossrail has put out this report, which says that tunnelling will be complete in the Spring amongst other things.

3. The Lea Valley Lines become part of the London Overground on the 31st of the Month. I don’t think you’ll find many, who believe it was wrong that London took over the North and East London Lines to create the Overground in 2007. So probably the sentiment for this takeover is positive.

4. Today on Hackney Central station, I asked a London Overground employee, when the pedestrian link to Hackney Downs station will open. It should be in May. He also told me about all the other developments at Hackney Central that are being planned, like extra lifts. The Overground does seem to have instilled infectious enthusiasm into its staff.

There is also the little matter of the first General Election of 2015.

January 18, 2015 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | London, London Overground, Politics, Shopping