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Croydon To Gain From Tube Link

LONDON-Proposals to extend the London Underground system into South London have been approved by Transport Secretary Stephen Byers. The suburban office centre of Croydon is likely to be the biggest beneficiary.

By Graham Parker | Updated on October 09, 2001

LONDON-The office market in Croydon, south London, stands to gain from the news that the suburban office centre is to be linked in to the London Underground rail network. Transport Secretary Stephen Byers announced that London Underground’s plans to extend the East London line south to Croydon have been approved.

Together with proposals for a northern extension, taking the east London Line as far north as Finsbury Park, the scheme aims to improve public transport in poorly served areas of London and, reduce traffic congestion. Byers said: ‘These improvements to rail services will in turn generate economic and regeneration benefits for the areas served.’

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