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In terms of the actual station building design, bridge layout and the way natural light can reach the platforms while still having a substantial station above. If the platforms weren't so entombed by the structure above, I don't think people would even consider New Street to be in a particularly...

Was it really unavoidable though? The station didn't need to remain underground, it was a choice, admittedly driven by money. A more radical redevelopment could have removed the 1960s structure rather than carve and polish it up. I don't think it's that hard to imagine a Utrecht Centraal style...

Well, it's got that going for it!

I don't think it needs doing as you've made a good job of it, but I've heard the middle sidings at New Street might see more use next year/in future, so they might be worth including in time.

Is the work on schedule, is it being predicted that the possession will be handed back on time?

It went out fittingly, it died as it lived, in total chaos! :lol:

You're welcome. No idea on the latter I'm afraid.

I think it's a potential disaster. But poor choices have been made and I fear they'll now be committed to justifying the tram trains with some kind of street running. A segregated Bay system is a nice idea though, so the 'Blue Line' is the only sensible option.

Well, not for some time I guess. ;)

Agreed, again. :lol: GBR didn't exist when they were doing it...

Did they drop anchor there? Would it even make sense to them?

While the tarpaulin display here is laughably awful, I'll take the opportunity to restate that I think white writing on black (as implemented at Birmingham New Street) would suit the environment far better.

I'm not sure everyone was sure which was 'The Pallasades' or 'The Pavilions', back in the day... Seems that the marketing of what is now a small collection of shops and eateries above a railway station of a different name has made quite the impact on some! You've got to give it to the...

Only after Snow Hill becomes Co-Op or Car Park...

Maybe it makes sense because people know where and what it is? Are you planning to change the name of the street itself too, because it ain't so new either? Maybe New York City should consider a change too, it ain't so new now, newer than New Amsterdam, I'll give you that. Maybe, 'Grand Central...

Not by normal people.

Much of South Africa's suburban networks were pretty much stripped bare during Covid lockdowns, including rails and building fixtures in places!

It's how they spend the money that matters, time will tell whether they've made the right choices.

Nah, she'll be there, gotta get that selfie with Geoff Marshall & @timmydunn for her socials. ;)

Don't worry, it'll all be the same shade of brown eventually. :lol: