Honestly I don't understand why they are going to use ''Crossrail'' as a brand or why the Shenfield route won't be branded as LO until Crossrail opens at least. Crossrail is probably the most unimaginative name compered to the Underground network and Thameslink names. Many cities seem to be using this "Crossrail" word for rail projects. Is the next line is seriously going to be branded Crossrail 2? Surly a better name should have been found for this route?
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Is there a picture of this anywhere?
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I ignored the north because was taking about the south. TfL didn't seem to even fight for the Greenford Branch even though its such an obvious line to take. I even expected them to take it.
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It hasn't though, it's been painted into a 'TfL.Rail' temporary livery, Crossrail will be different again. TfL don't want to tarnish the eventual Crossrail brand by putting it on existing stock.
Is there a picture of this anywhere?
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to the north? Shenfield, obviously, Hertford East, Stevenage via Hertford North (no Letchworth from Moorgate after Thameslink, additional platform at Stevenage is being built fro terminating), Welwyn Garden City. Best leave the Midland Mainline to Thameslink, WCML already has LO to Wtford and may get Crossrail to Tring. Chlitern probably best left as a single operation, as is the LTS (C2C) and Crossrail is going to Reading.
You're right though that the local authorities need a strong role in any such TfL takeover.
I ignored the north because was taking about the south. TfL didn't seem to even fight for the Greenford Branch even though its such an obvious line to take. I even expected them to take it.