I'm surprised the western most part of Blackfriars rail bridge was not strengthened and re-built to provide additional terminating platform(s). There used to be 4 terminating platforms on the eastern side. Once the through Thameslink platforms were rebuilt and the terminating platforms switched to the western side, the number of terminating platforms reduced to 2.
The 2 terminating platforms seem sufficient at the moment given that only 8-car units serve the platforms and they have a 30 minute interval service at present. But with rail traffic growing, one wonders whether a 3rd or 4th terminating platform would be welcomed in future given there is relatively little potential for growth at either Charing Cross or Cannon Street.
The 2 terminating platforms seem sufficient at the moment given that only 8-car units serve the platforms and they have a 30 minute interval service at present. But with rail traffic growing, one wonders whether a 3rd or 4th terminating platform would be welcomed in future given there is relatively little potential for growth at either Charing Cross or Cannon Street.