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Friday 9 Dec 2005

THAMESLINK INQUIRY CLOSES

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The second public inquiry into the proposed Thameslink programme, which aims to deliver big benefits to tens of thousands of rail passengers across London and the South East, closed this week. Over the past three months, supporters and objectors have presented evidence to the inquiry.  The Inspector will now consider all the evidence before submitting his recommendations to the Government early next year. This second inquiry focused on areas that the Inspector felt were not properly addressed at the initial inquiry, carried out under the Transport and Works Act in 2000/2001, and called by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office and the Secretary of State for Transport.  It has covered issues including: 1.         Proposals for the redevelopment of London Bridge station 2.         Design proposals for the station and railway bridge at Blackfriars 3.         Design proposals for the replacement buildings in the Borough Market area 4.         Various applications for planning permission and listed building consent made in 2003/2004 to the Corporation of London and London Borough of Southwark by Network Rail More details about the inquiry can be found on the official inquiry web site: http://www.tl2000inquiry.org.uk/.