Talk:Blackfriars station

Thameslink 2000 (sorry Thameslink Programme)
Someone - ideally someone who knows more about it than me - should say something about the major building works that are going to happen with the 'Thameslink' expansion works due to start in a couple of years. As I understand it, the South Eastern service will be diverted elsewhere while the main 'Thameslink' platforms are extended across the river to allow 12 carriages to be used on the route. Lovingboth 08:24, 13 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Ahh yes. Having done some reading on the topic in the past its somewhat confusing. I've copied some text in from the thameslink article. Pickle 08:32, 13 September 2007 (UTC)


 * That was quick! I was in the process of adding two lines and the link to the main Thameslink Programme article when you did that - thanks. Lovingboth 08:40, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Almost entirely off-topic, but the combination of this and the December 2007 closure of the East London Line for about three years is going to make travel from my bit of SE London much more difficult for two years. I'm not sure that there's been an announcement about what's going to happen to the South Eastern service, for example... diverted to Victoria? terminated at Elephant and Castle?? Lovingboth 08:44, 13 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Nothing has been decided yet, but to the best of my knowledge most of the SER trains to/from Blackfriars will be operated in partnership with First Capital Connect and sent straight through the Thameslink tunnels (so they will still call at Blackfriars); a handful in the evening peak may well be diverted to Victoria. The new service patterns will be implemented this December. Edvid (talk) 15:02, 19 January 2008 (UTC)

Edit Reversion
An editor who had not logged in added a paragraph referring to a non-exitant Central Express Brighton to Newcastle service. I have reverted the edit Wilmot1 (talk) 17:13, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

LU Station Closure
The London Underground map states that Blackfriars will close in March 2009 (oresumably for refurbishment) and re-open in 2011. Anyone have any more info? If so, can they add please? Krytenia (talk) 23:12, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
 * The article as it stood said the Underground station is closed to commuters. I think that's a bit misleading as it indicates it's open to passengers who don't fall into that category (eg:tourists) and could be misinterpreted as meaning the LUL station is open except in rush hours, or something equally unfortunate.  I have changed it to make a bit more sense, if you have a better idea then go ahead... --Peeky44 What's on your mind? 21:41, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Wording problem
Hi. Forgive me if I am confused, but at the moment, under Current developments/Station rebuild, we have this: "The Underground station will also see major enhancements,[10] with a new roof of glazed north lights and partial-height glazed side panels to be installed along the entire length of the bridge." Surely the enhancements described (roof, bridge side panels) are to the mainline station, not the tube? I am tempted to alter it myself but a knowledgeable person may well make a neater job of it. Or am I just missing the point somehow? Thanks and best wishes DBaK (talk) 11:54, 26 April 2012 (UTC)

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Distinguish
I have added a distinguish template at the top of the page. Do any other users think it is necessary, or could it be better worded? Thanks for any feedback. --TBM10 (talk) 20:48, 9 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Seems fine to me. It's useful info, and the wording is entirely appropriate. I don't like silly distinguishes, but this is not one. DBaK (talk) 21:10, 9 June 2014 (UTC)

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London Underground station - separate from NR station?
I've just noticed that reverted  of mine, which aimed to make clear that the London Underground station is regarded as its own station (its entirely segregated from the Thameslink station in a similar manner to somewhere like Euston). Whilst my wording perhaps wasn't ideally-phrased, I personally think it's worth making the distinction within the article - just wanted to open a discussion on whether others agree. 86.31.149.64 (talk) 12:37, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
 * A third opinion is the right way to go; I thought the previous version was a bit easier to read (while it might be technically separate, the casual traveller looking a tube map wouldn't pick up on this) but will go with whatever consensus is. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  12:46, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Thanks - yes good idea, I'm not hugely bothered either way, but be interested as to whether others have views one way or the other. The Adventures of Link (talk) 16:34, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Blackfriars Bridge Railway Station
I can see no Wikipedia entry for Blackfriars Bridge Railway Station and it looks like it is covered here instead This seems confusing as the two were clearly 2 entirely distinct and different stations I therefore suggest such a separate entry is warranted and would be much clearer What do people think, I would welcome any views? If agreed, I would be happy to have a go at drafting an initial entry JSN2849 (talk) 03:10, 20 January 2023 (UTC)


 * If you can find a good number of sources about it, feel free. Mattdaviesfsic (talk) 04:46, 20 January 2023 (UTC)