Written question asked by Patrick Hall (Labour) on Thursday, 5 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 2009. It was answered by Chris Mole (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Thameslink

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what recent assessment he has made of the proposed changes to Blackfriars station under the Thameslink programme.

Answer: Officials from the Department for Transport are closely monitoring all works covered by the Thameslink Programme, including works at Blackfriars Station.Work is now well under way at Blackfriars station, with a number of new temporary measures that are designed to aid the flow of passengers during the construction works.On completion the station will span the River Thames, with a new entrance on the south bank. In addition, the London Underground station will be completely modernised with an enhanced interchange between the National Rail and London Underground stations.

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