The Anonymous Widower

Bridges Around Crouch Hill Station

I took these pictures to show a few of the problems and easy bits of electrifying the Gospel Oak to Barking Line, around Crouch Hill station.

For comparison, this is Google Map of the station and the bridge and tunnel to the East.

Crouch Hill Station

Note the Victoria Road Bridge and the meting of several roads over the Crouch Hill Tunnel.

I think you can make the following observations.

• There is quite a large green margin to each side of the rail line. This surely should make design of the overhead wires and the various support services like power supplies and control gear easier.
• The Victoria Road Bridge appears to be in good condition and I suspect the arches are large enough to accommodate the overhead wires.
• Is the Crouch Hill Tunnel large enough?
• The bridge at Crouch Hill station appears to be a tight fit and I suspect, the track will need to be lowered to allow space for the overhead wires.
• The current platforms at the station are probably not long enough for four-car trains, but note that there are unused sections of the platforms that could be brought back into use.
• In the picture showing the Victoria Rosad Bridge, you can just see one of the piles at the end of the unused platform extension.

In common with much of the line, the infrastructure seems generally to be in good condition.

I think the updating and electrification of Crouch Hill station will be very typical of other stations on the line.

February 2, 2016 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Bridges, Electrification, Gospel Oak And Barking Line