Lewisham station work “to increase reliability” completed

Image courtesy Network Rail

A major program of work was conducted by Network Rail over the Christmas and New Year period in Lewisham.

Tracks at the junction just west of the line used by Southeastern services were replaced over more than a week.

Network Rail provided an excellent account of work on their Twitter account:

1/ We are in the final days of a major project to rebuild the complex and busy Lewisham Junction, #London

This thread will look at the various stages of work over the past 8 days, and why the project is important for @Se_Railway passengers. pic.twitter.com/pCwjQMiVdF

— Network Rail Kent & Sussex (@NetworkRailSE) December 31, 2022

It’s the latest in a number of changes in the vicinity of Lewisham dating back through recent years.

However, fewer trains will cross the junction since controversial timetable changes commenced last month which see all trains from Woolwich now head to Cannon Street rather than Charing Cross.

The Bexleyheath line lost Charing Cross trains except during peak periods.

Hayes line service now only head to Charing Cross.

Housing

Images do an excellent job of showing just how Lewisham is transforming with a number of blocks providing high density living.

These include a tower from Meyer Homes.

Plus Lewisham Gateway which will see a cinema, hundreds of homes and shops.

Other recent developments include a tower that and adjacent block that predominantly houses students.

All developments are car-free with residents expected to heavily use public transport.

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