1.3 billion quid Kensington Olympia rebuild, west London, opening 2026
1 billion quid Bishopsgate Goodsyard development (on the site of an enormous, abandoned, 3 story goods station), east London
5 billion quid (rough guesstimate, real numbers not confirmed) Universal Studios UK, Bedford (estimated £50B in economic stimulus and 28,000 jobs by 2050)
A video on HS2's Delta Junction, which is still being constructed to it's original specification (meaning it's future-proofed for an eastern and northern expansion of the high speed network). Every intersection is grade separated with 13 viaducts and 10km of track.
https://youtu.be/1C_DkLtO4i8
https://youtu.be/1C_DkLtO4i8
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HS2's Delta Junction explained: 🚆 In-depth look at one of the most complex parts of HS2 🏗️
HS2’s Delta Junction is one of one of the most complex construction areas on the entire HS2 route. It is a triangular section of the line in North Warwickshire, which will enable high-speed trains to travel between:
✅ London and Birmingham
✅ Birmingham…
✅ London and Birmingham
✅ Birmingham…
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11.5 billion quid Transpennine Route Upgrade; faster, more frequent, and more reliable service, including new tracks, digital signals, platforms, and electrification.
Surf Centre in the Lea Valley, awaiting Mayoral approval:
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/two-metre-surfboarding-waves-could-roll-into-north-londons-lea-valley-84383/
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/two-metre-surfboarding-waves-could-roll-into-north-londons-lea-valley-84383/
ianVisits
Two-metre surfboarding waves could roll into north London’s Lea Valley
Surf’s up! If it gets approved, Londoners could be surfing 2-metre-high waves in north London, at a new lake in the Lea Valley.