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WorldOxhey Grange footbridge removed by Network Rail
Network Rail has urgently removed the Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford over a weekend. Routine inspections revealed the bridge had deteriorated faster than expected, necessitating its immediate dismantling. A specialist crane was used for the operation, allowing the railway to reopen ahead of schedule.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonWest London Orbital train plan opens for public consultation
Transport for London has launched an eight-week public consultation on the proposed West London Orbital passenger train service. The new line, which would primarily use existing freight lines, aims to improve connections and support significant job and housing growth across west London.
West London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 30- Roads & Driving · London
Lower Thames Crossing uses Europe's largest tunnel boring machine
Construction is underway for the Lower Thames Crossing, featuring Europe's largest tunnel boring machine. The £11bn project aims to enhance connectivity across the South East, double road capacity east of London, and alleviate congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
London5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 45 
Airports · East LondonThamesmead residents face 5-mile gap to London City Airport without direct rail link
Residents in Thamesmead, five miles from London City Airport, rely on buses and rail connections via Woolwich or Abbey Wood due to no direct rail link. City Hall’s draft London Plan identifies a DLR extension as key infrastructure to support housing and job growth in the area.
East London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Airports · StanstedStansted Airport skylinks construction starts this summer
London Stansted Airport has appointed Farrans to build covered walkways called skylinks, replacing the existing people mover system. The project will free space for a 16,500 m² terminal extension and is set to begin later this summer, with sections pre-assembled on-site to minimise disruption.
Stansted4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 80 · Hype 30