Are Tracks And Platforms At Stratford Ready For Crossrail?
On my way back home, I came via Stratford from where I took a TfL Rail Shenfield Metro train into London.
I’d come from Pudding Mill Lane and was surprised I could walk directly on to the platform between the westbound Central and Shenfield Metro Lines. These are platform 3 and 5 respectively.
I took these pictures whilst waiting for the Class 315 train to arrive.
I was surprised, that the view had very much the air of tracks and platforms that were now ready for Crossrail. I suspect that signs and signals will need to be completed and tested.
I should say that on my way into Liverpool Street I got a good look at the lines that will probably be diverted into the tunnel. I don’t think it will be many months before they start track-laying here.
The original layout has been preserved, where the two westbound (Platforms 3 & 5) and two eastbound lines (Platforms 6 & 8) respectively share a platform, so that passengers can transfer across between trains. It’s a layout that should be used more often.
Pudding Mill Lane Portal – 17th July 2015
I went to Pudding Mill Lane station to photograph the progress on the creation of the Crossrail tunnel portal.
The ramp which the trains will use to enter the tunnel surprised me by how steep it was.
I don’t know whether it was done deliberately, but the Eastbound platform at Pudding Mill Lane station is going to make a superb viewing platform, where parents and grandparents will take children to see the trains.
I can also see Tourist Guides for London saying that this will be the way to go to an event at the Olympic stadium or even just to view it.
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