"This is a weekly round-up of London's rail transport news... London Underground This is how we pay for the Bakerloo Line extension James O'Malley Mainline / Overground HS2 tunnel employs largest-ever use of artificial ground freezing Construction News HS2 has been accused of focusing on diversity over cutting costs. Telegraph A new way of keeping railway equipment cooler on very hot days is being tested to see if it can reduce delays when the equipment trips out from overheating. ianVisits"
"Restoring Eurostar services to Kent could unlock billions of pounds for the local economy and bring in thousands of visitors, a report has claimed. BBC News On top of UK's longest railway bridge that's a 2-mile 'architectural masterpiece' Mirror Hampered by delays and cancellations, confidence in the high-speed rail line couldn't be lower, according to Sally Gimson's book Observer Engineers working on HS2's west London tunnels spent their Bank Holiday lifting the last of four"
"Miscellaneous Man pays £2,500 to Southeastern Railway after raking up 161 unpaid journeys Mirror People are to be urged to wear headphones when playing music or watching videos on public transport as part of a new campaign. ianVisits Almost four in 10 people using London's transport network have "felt worried" and nearly 10% were deterred from travelling due to a worrying incident they had experienced, according to TfL. BBC News"
Funding arrangements for the Bakerloo Line extension are outlined, specifying how the project will be paid for. HS2 construction uses large-scale artificial ground freezing for tunnel works while contractors face criticism that diversity efforts have taken precedence over cost reductions. Tests are underway to cool railway equipment on very hot days to reduce overheating-related delays. Restoring Eurostar services to Kent is projected to deliver billions in local economic benefits and attract thousands of visitors. Landmark structures include the UK's longest railway bridge described as a two-mile architectural masterpiece. HS2 service reliability has suffered delays and cancellations, eroding public confidence. Local objections target redevelopment proposals and calls emerge for free transport to address inequality.
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