Category Archives: Kings Cross Station Refurbishment

KX Development Forum meets 7 Feb

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

The next meeting of the Forum is from 7:00 to 9:00 on Thursday 9 February in Committee Room 2 of Camden Town Hall. At the meeting the Forum will discuss what is now known about: The desirability and feasibility of … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Panorama inspired by Kings Cross website investigation into Network Rail overspend

Posted on January 23, 2012 by William Perrin

We’ve followed doggedly Network Rail’s overspend on the construction of their own offices and Platform Zero at Kings Cross station and the bizarre behaviour of DfT as they kept it from the Secretary of State. Tonight’s Panorama goes into detail … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Station opens March 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

In anticipation of the opening of the new KX station in March this year, Network Rail will be available for all your questions from Monday 16th to Friday 20th January at the main information desk. An interactive exhibition will also be available next … Continue reading →

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KX Western Concourse complete

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

Network Rail has just announced completion of the building works for the brand new Western Concourse. Fitting out the retail units will now start ready for the concourse to open in 2012. The Concourse has drawn criticism from the local residential and … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Square: the plans submitted for approval

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Robert Milne

King’s Cross Square is the main topic at the next meeting of the King’s Cross Development Forum. There will be presentations from Network Rail (partly for London Underground) and the architects, Stanton Williams. You should come to the meeting if … Continue reading →

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An old friend finds a new home

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

The beautiful Handyside Bridge that preceded the brand spanking new internal footbridge in KX Station was much loved by locals and tourists alike. It was a destination for Harry Potter fans wanting to have their pictures taken under the famous bridge with … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross dangerous roads – letter to police investigating fatality

Posted on October 17, 2011 by William Perrin

The police road traffic unit based in Wembley are investigating the fatal accident at the junction of York Way and the Euston Road that I wrote about on Friday.  In yesterday's update I said I would find and write to … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross Square public art – Network Rail and Camden agree to community ‘fifth plinth’ proposal

Posted on October 17, 2011 by William Perrin

This website suggested a 'fifth plinth' for a rotating display of public art in the new Kings Cross Square.  the proposal attracted widespread support amongst commentors.  I was delighted to receive today an email from Hannah Staunton at Network Rail … Continue reading →

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