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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Dave Hill

East London lines

Hackney blogger John Dee:

Within the last week I have seen several trains running on the new East London Line through this part of Hackney. I was aware the rails had been laid, and saw signals working late last autumn, but to see the trains actually running through my new local station is very cheering; I assume they are testing the track, signals and other systems. The line will open for public service this summer.

For more, including photos, read on here. And for a wider - or do I mean "longer"? - perspective on the ELL extension, try this from a group of Goldsmiths students.

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