§ Ms Oona KingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assessment his Department has made of incorporating the658W Braithwaite viaduct in the East London Line extension; and when he expects to make an announcement on this matter. [44750]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Braithwaite viaduct is outside the limits of deviation established for the northern extension of the East London Line under its Transport and Works Order. London Underground Ltd. have no plans, or powers, to construct a railway on that alignment.
Consequently, there is no possibility of the Braithwaite viaduct being incorporated in the East London Line project. LUL have not sought the removal of the Braithwaite viaduct, which is now listed as a Schedule II building, as it does not form part of the East London Line works at the Bishopsgate Goodsyard. London Underground will need to obtain Listed Building consent to demolish the structures adjacent to the Braithwaite.